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Camp Shelby is a military post whose South Gate is located at the southern boundary of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on U.S. Highway 49. It is the largest state-owned training site in the nation. It is the largest state-owned training site in the nation.
The 158th Infantry Brigade is an AC/RC unit based at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. The unit is responsible for training selected United States Army Reserve and National Guard units in Florida and Puerto Rico.
The 225-acre (91-ha) lake offers fishing, water skiing, and swimming. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker, crappie, and channel catfish.The park features 25 primitive tent-camping areas, 125 RV camping pads with water, sewer and electrical hookups, and 16 vacation cabins.
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Between 1942 and 1946, the East Sixth Street USO Club served as a home away from home for African American soldiers who were stationed at Camp Shelby. [4] The facility was a place where soldiers could come for recreation, relaxation, and socialization.
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At that time, the museum was housed in a small room of a warehouse at Camp Shelby. In 2001, a 23,000 sq ft (2,100 m 2) facility was completed. The museum contained 16,000 sq ft (1,500 m 2) of exhibits, 17,000 artifacts, 4,500 volumes of military history, and 2,000 historical documents. In February 2015, the museum was closed for expansion.