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Camp Hearne, located in Hearne, Texas was a prisoner-of-war camp during the Second World War. Commissioned in 1942, Camp Hearne was one of the few camps that housed prisoners from all three Axis powers during the conflict.
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12185, 485 FM391, Hearne, TX 77859
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Camp Hearne Historic Site

12424 Camp Hearne Rd, Hearne, TX 77859
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Camp Hearne, located in Hearne, Texas was a prisoner-of-war camp during the Second World War. Commissioned in 1942, Camp Hearne was one of the few camps that housed prisoners from all three Axis powers during the conflict.

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(979) 314-7012
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camphearne.com
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David SherwoodDavid Sherwood
Camp Hearne was well worth the stop. This was a POW camp for German soldiers mostly captured in Africa during WW2 (although we heard some interest in stories of if he POW's). The site is now a museum district with one restored barracks serving as an artifact museum (with many fascinating exhibits), a newly built replica guard tower and grounds with the foundations of many important buildings. Our docent was excellent telling many fascinating tales of the camp. I can't describe all we saw and heard --- I highly encourage you to drop by and see and hear for yourselves. I had no idea that this happened in WW2. There were some 80+ such camps in Texas alone!
G MG M
The Camp Hearne WWII POW museum has the potential to be a world class site and a solid draw for the town of Hearne. The museum is a work in progress and tells a fascinating story of Texas and global history. Some of Erwin Rommels Afrika Corps were here.The collection is simple, but good. The trails to see the overgrown camps are basic, yet also good. I give it a five because the site has global impact, they are just getting started with the museum and the staff are knowledgeable and truly helpful. Only 30 mins from College Station. Plan a 2-3 hour visit to see the collection, talk with the staff and hike on the trails.
Michael CMichael C
Camp Hearne sheds light on a unique, interesting, and often overlooked aspect of World War II history, the prisoner of war camps in the US. Camp Hearne housed up to 4,700+ prisoners at its peak. It's prisoners we're largely from Germany's Afrika Korps, but it also housed other German soldiers, Italian soldiers, and Japanese soldiers. The Camp was open from 1943-1946. While interned, prisoners created a numerous and varied works of art including plays, fountains, paintings, sculptures, and, carvings. Many of the original works and their remains can be viewed at the site.
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Camp Hearne was well worth the stop. This was a POW camp for German soldiers mostly captured in Africa during WW2 (although we heard some interest in stories of if he POW's). The site is now a museum district with one restored barracks serving as an artifact museum (with many fascinating exhibits), a newly built replica guard tower and grounds with the foundations of many important buildings. Our docent was excellent telling many fascinating tales of the camp. I can't describe all we saw and heard --- I highly encourage you to drop by and see and hear for yourselves. I had no idea that this happened in WW2. There were some 80+ such camps in Texas alone!
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The Camp Hearne WWII POW museum has the potential to be a world class site and a solid draw for the town of Hearne. The museum is a work in progress and tells a fascinating story of Texas and global history. Some of Erwin Rommels Afrika Corps were here.The collection is simple, but good. The trails to see the overgrown camps are basic, yet also good. I give it a five because the site has global impact, they are just getting started with the museum and the staff are knowledgeable and truly helpful. Only 30 mins from College Station. Plan a 2-3 hour visit to see the collection, talk with the staff and hike on the trails.
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Camp Hearne sheds light on a unique, interesting, and often overlooked aspect of World War II history, the prisoner of war camps in the US. Camp Hearne housed up to 4,700+ prisoners at its peak. It's prisoners we're largely from Germany's Afrika Korps, but it also housed other German soldiers, Italian soldiers, and Japanese soldiers. The Camp was open from 1943-1946. While interned, prisoners created a numerous and varied works of art including plays, fountains, paintings, sculptures, and, carvings. Many of the original works and their remains can be viewed at the site.
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One of my favorite things about history is there's always something new to learn, such as learning there were WW2 POW camps in areas you've driven through for years. I had a great experience visiting Camp Hearne and walking through the museum section and trails. I gained alot of knowledge and appreciation for this time period and history.

If you plan on walking the trials be advised of previous weather conditions as it may limit your experience. When I walked them it was very muddy in spots, pools of water on the trails, and broken trees blocking the paths. I pushed through regardless but even for me there was a couple spots that conditions caused a challenge.

I would definitely come back whenever I visit the area and recommend anyone interested in history to...

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39w

I've driven by Camp Hearne many times as I go back and forth from Austin but I've never been able to stop until recently. I am so glad I stopped!

This place is a piece of WW2 history right here in Texas. Camp Hearne was a POW camp with mainly German officers, but also soldiers from Japan and Italy. The guide gave us a condensed tour and did a great job giving an overview and sharing some stories. Fascinating history!

The barracks building and guard tower are replicas, but there are still some building foundations and some bricks building associated with the water tower that remain.

There is no entry fee, but you can make a donation or purchase some items from...

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7y

Camp Hearne was well worth the stop. This was a POW camp for German soldiers mostly captured in Africa during WW2 (although we heard some interest in stories of if he POW's). The site is now a museum district with one restored barracks serving as an artifact museum (with many fascinating exhibits), a newly built replica guard tower and grounds with the foundations of many important buildings. Our docent was excellent telling many fascinating tales of the camp. I can't describe all we saw and heard --- I highly encourage you to drop by and see and hear for yourselves. I had no idea that this happened in WW2. There were some 80+ such camps in...

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