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INTERMOUNTAIN REGION NEWS RELEASE
John Morlock Named Superintendent of Fort Davis National Historic Site
Did You Know? In an attempt to better supply Fort Davis and other southwestern posts, the army embarked on an unusual experiment by importing camels from the Middle East in 1856. Camels passed through Fort Davis in 1857, 1859 and 1860.
Last Updated: April 19, 2009 at 16:40 EST