Camp Collier was established at the Tattersalls Pavilion, on South Broadway during the Spanish American War. The camp was named after Adjutant General Daniel R. Collier. The soldiers were housed in the sales building and a “huge barn.” Before the soldiers arrived, the committee whitewashed all the buildings, barns and fencing. The stalls were cleaned, with new dirt spread and sanitized with lime. In the main salesroom, four tiers of bunks were installed, while the covered track and barns had rows of bunks installed. Straw was also spread along the floors and bunks. In addition, cooking facilities were constructed with ranges and utensils. The camp was completed on May 1, 1898. The camp housed both the 2nd and 3rd Kentucky (State Guard) Regiments. The camp was closed on June 1, 1898.[i]
[i] Lexington Leader, May 1, 1898, page 1, columns 4-6.
