Hearne: Camp Hearne

Hearne: Camp Hearne

  • <p>Camp Hearne</p> <p>Long grey and white building with sign saying Camp Hearne</p>
  • <p>Reconstructed guard tower at Camp Hearne</p> <p>Gazebo with wrap around porch on short stilts</p>
  • <p>Fountain at Camp Hearne built by German POWs</p> <p>Water fountain with statue of woman and a tray in center</p>
  • <p>German POWs in dining hall</p> <p>Men seated at tables in a cafeteria</p>
  • <p>An orchestra of German POWs perform for Camp Hearne inmates</p> <p>Men playing instruments for a standing crowd</p>

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A World War II prisoner-of-war camp, Camp Hearne housed 4,800 prisoners. Today the site has many building foundations outlining the original “footprint” and remnants of prisoner-built amenities. An exhibit depicting the daily life of the prisoners may be viewed in a reconstructed U.S. Army barracks on the historic site.

Camp Hearne

  • Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Admission: None
  • 12424 Camp Hearne Rd., Hearne, TX
  • 979-814-0733
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