Erie Proving Ground
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Erie Proving Ground was a United States Army
facility in Ottawa County, Ohio
. It was originally established in 1918 as Camp Perry Proving Ground, and was at various times named Erie Ordnance Depot and Erie Army Depot. During World War II over 5,000 people were employed there testing various weapon systems and armor. During peacetime it served as a storage, maintenance, and repair facility. Erie Proving Ground closed in January 1967.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
facility in Ottawa County, Ohio
Ottawa County, Ohio
Ottawa County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,428. Its county seat is Port Clinton and is named either for the Ottawa Indians who lived there, or for an Indian word meaning "trader"....
. It was originally established in 1918 as Camp Perry Proving Ground, and was at various times named Erie Ordnance Depot and Erie Army Depot. During World War II over 5,000 people were employed there testing various weapon systems and armor. During peacetime it served as a storage, maintenance, and repair facility. Erie Proving Ground closed in January 1967.