This location was chosen for development of the camp due to its relatively high ground elevation, abundance of fresh drinking water, and nearness to the then New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad line.

The thousands of troops who were organized and trained at Camp Moore included the regiments that later constituted the Louisiana Tigers from Calcasieu Parish.

[3][4] As many as 20,000 men from Louisiana were trained at Camp Moore before fighting in battles in Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Built in 1965 and designated as a State Commemorative Area, the museum contains artifacts from the Civil War and regional history.

The Camp Moore Museum, Memorial, and cemetery is located on US 51 approximately 8 miles (13 km) south of the Louisiana/Mississippi state line.

This two-day event, held on Saturday and Sunday, features scripted battles, living history displays, and memorial ceremonies.