Community Gathers to Mark Racine's Former Civil War Campsite, as America Celebrates 250 Years

Community gathers to mark Racine's former Civil War campsite, as America celebrates 250 years

Along the shores of Lake Michigan, thousands of soldiers once trained to fight for the nation's future. Now, a new plaque gifted by Preservation Racine formally recognizes that ground in Racine.Dozens gathered for a ceremony near the intersection of Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue on Thursday to commemorate Camp Utley.Watch: Community gathers to mark Racine's former Civil War campsite Community gathers to mark Racine's former civil war camp sit…

Honoring Camp Utley's Civil War legacy

RACINE, Wis. — A new historical marker now honors Camp Utley, the Racine site where thousands of Wisconsin soldiers trained for the Civil War. Preservation Racine dedicated the marker on Thursday, June 18, at 1805 Wisconsin Avenue, with roughly 50 to 75 people in attendance. As the marker was unveiled, local musician Mark Paffrath played “Hail, Columbia!” — a song that echoed through the Civil War era. “A song that certainly would have been hear…