Carlisle Barracks was established by the British Army in 1757 to support operations against the French during the French and Indian War. During the Revolutionary War, the post supported Washingtons army against the British. After the post was burned by Confederate forces during the Civil War, it was rebuilt and served as the U.S. Armys Cavalry School until 1871, when the post was closed. In 1879, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School opened at the post to educate Native American children. This school operated until 1918, when the U.S. Army resumed control of the post and opened a hospital to...
Carlisle Barracks was established by the British Army in 1757 to support operations against the French during the French and Indian War. During the Re...
