History and Origin of Camp Minden

Camp Minden, located in Louisiana, has a complex history dating back to 1939 when the government acquired the land through eminent domain to construct the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant. Initially called the Louisiana Ordnance Plant, it became operational around World War II and reached a peak employment of over 10,000 workers. The facility was used for ammunition production for various military conflicts, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and has been associated with numerous accidents and explosions throughout its operational history. Notably, Camp Minden is built on nine cemeteries, with grave markers replaced by concrete slabs lacking identifying information, raising questions about the treatment of those buried there and adding an eerie aspect to the site's background.