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Fort Howard (detention facility)
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| US Gov Name | Fort Howard Internment Camp |
|---|---|
| Facility Type | U.S. Army Internment Camp |
| Administrative Agency | U.S. Army |
| Location | Fort Howard, Maryland (39.2000 lat, -76.4333 lng) |
| Date Opened | |
| Date Closed | |
| Population Description | Held Japanese immigrants from the U.S., German nationals, and German prisoners of war (POWs). |
| General Description | Located on old army barracks within Fort Howard Army Post, Baltimore County, Maryland. |
| Peak Population | 30 (1942-07-14) |
| National Park Service Info | |
Last updated July 14, 2015, 10:10 p.m..
