Nominated as a California Historical Landmark

Camp Lockett, California is one thirteen nominations for federal and state historic designation. Camp Lockett is the only one of the thirteen to be nominated as a California Historical Landmark. The California State Historical Resources Commission will consider the nominations at a hearing at 9:00 am on Friday, October 30, 2009.

The public can present statements at the hearing or submit comments to:

Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
State Historic Preservation Officer
Office of Historic Preservation
Post Office Box 942896
Sacramento, California 94296-001

You can also call or fax your inquiries to :

The Recording Secretary Twia Willis-Hunter
 Phone: (916) 653-7113
Fax: (916) 653-7718

Nominations and photographs of properties under consideration are available at http://www.ohp.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=24368

Camp Lockett is recognized as the last horse cavalry post in the U.S. Army. It was the home of the all black 10th and 28th (Horse) cavalry regiments. These African American units patrolled the Mexican border, guarded the Morena and Barrett dams that provided essential drinking water for San Diego, and provided security for the San Diego-Arizona Eastern Railroad, which served as the only direct eastwest line connecting San Diego with the rest of the country.

We ask that you send letters and/or make calls of support for the Camp Lockett nomination.


Stephen Hill, Sr.