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Fort Dix was established on 16 July 1917, as Camp Dix, named in honor of Major General John Adams Dix, a veteran of the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, and a former U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and Governor of New York. [13] Camp Dix was home to the 153rd Depot Brigade.
Named after Major General John Adams Dix, the almost-century old army installation was established in 1917 originally as a cantonment camp, a receiving and training center for World War I.
Aug 13, 2017 · July 18, 1917: Camp Dix is formally established and named in honor of Maj. Gen. John Adams Dix, a veteran of the War of 1812 and Civil War. Dix also served as a U.S. senator, U.S....
Jul 27, 2014 · The name changed to Camp Dix on July 18, 1917 to honor Maj. Gen. John Adams Dix, who was a veteran of the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
Aug 24, 2016 · Fort Dix, U.S. army training center, 32,000 acres (12,950 hectares), central N.J., SE of Trenton; est. 1917 as Camp Dix and named for U.S. statesman John A. Dix. In 1939 it was made a permanent garrison and renamed Fort Dix.
Fort Dix, a United States Army post in New Jersey, is named for Dix, as is Dix, Illinois, and Dix Township, Ford County, Illinois. Several revenue cutters were also named for him. Dix Mountain , one of the Adirondack High Peaks , was named for him.
Fort Dix is named for Major General John Adams Dix, a veteran of the War of 1812 and the Civil War. During his distinguished public career, he was a United States Senator, Secretary of the Treasury, Minister to France and Governor of New York.
