IN-49.2004.5 28th Regiment USCT

Marker text: 28th REGIMENT USCT

Indiana's only African-American Civil War regiment served as part of the 28th Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops. African-American infantry was authorized in 1863 to help fill federal quota for soldiers. The Reverend Willis Revels was recruiting officer. Recruits trained at Camp Fremont, established on land near here owned by Calvin Fletcher.

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Location: Virginia Avenue & McCarty Street, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana

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