In May 1861, the Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation to raise and equip the Provisional Army of Tennessee and train the units at camps throughout the state. Camp Trousdale was established--initially at Richland (present-day Portland)--as the main concentration point for companies formed in Middle Tennessee.
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