# Camp James A. Garfield > Ohio Army National Guard military base **Wikidata**: [Q5027528](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5027528) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_James_A._Garfield) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/camp-james-a-garfield ## Summary Camp James A. Garfield is an Ohio Army National Guard military base located in Ohio at coordinates 41.203°N, 81.066°W. Originally established in 1942, the facility has operated under multiple names including Ravenna Arsenal, Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant, Ravenna Training and Logistics Site (RVAAP), and Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center. The installation serves as a training and logistics center for the Ohio Army National Guard. ## Key Facts - **Location**: Ohio, United States (coordinates: 41.203°N, 81.066°W) - **Established**: 1942 - **Type**: Military installation - **Current designation**: Ohio Army National Guard military base - **Wikipedia title**: Camp James A. Garfield - **Commons category**: Camp James A. Garfield - **Wikidata description**: Ohio Army National Guard military base - **Library of Congress authority ID**: n98045704 - **VIAF ID**: 143247458 - **LOC HABS/HAER/HALS place ID**: oh0416 - **Wikipedia languages**: English (en), Commons - **Sitelink count**: 2 ## FAQs ### Q: What is Camp James A. Garfield used for today? A: Camp James A. Garfield serves as a training and logistics center for the Ohio Army National Guard, providing facilities for military exercises, training operations, and logistical support activities. ### Q: Why does Camp James A. Garfield have multiple names? A: The facility has been known by several names throughout its history, including Ravenna Arsenal, Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant, Ravenna Training and Logistics Site (RVAAP), James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center, and Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center. These name changes reflect the evolving mission and functions of the installation over time. ### Q: When was Camp James A. Garfield established? A: The installation was established in 1942, during World War II, originally serving as the Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant for military manufacturing and storage purposes. ### Q: Where is Camp James A. Garfield located? A: The base is located in Ohio at latitude 41.203 and longitude -81.066, situated in the northeastern region of the state. ## Why It Matters Camp James A. Garfield represents a significant piece of Ohio's military infrastructure and national defense capability. As a facility operated by the Ohio Army National Guard, it plays a crucial role in preparing service members for both domestic and overseas missions. The installation's long history dating back to 1942 demonstrates its enduring importance to military operations, having evolved from a World War II-era ammunition plant to a modern training and logistics center. The facility supports readiness training that ensures Ohio National Guard units can respond effectively to both state emergencies and federal deployment requirements. Additionally, the base contributes to the local economy in northeastern Ohio and maintains partnerships with the surrounding community. ## Notable For - One of the primary Ohio Army National Guard training facilities - Historical significance dating to World War II era (1942) - Multi-named operational history reflecting mission evolution - Serves as the Ravenna Training and Logistics Site (RVAAP) - Located at strategic coordinates in northeastern Ohio (41.203°N, 81.066°W) ## Body ### History and Establishment Camp James A. Garfield was established in 1942 during World War II. The original facility operated as the Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant, serving the critical wartime function of ammunition manufacturing and storage for the war effort. The installation's founding during this period placed it among the numerous military facilities expanded across the United States to support Allied operations during the global conflict. ### Naming and Designations The facility has undergone several name changes throughout its operational history, reflecting its evolving military mission: - **Ravenna Arsenal**: The original designation during World War II - **Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant**: Primary operational name for manufacturing and storage functions - **Ravenna Training and Logistics Site (RVAAP)**: Modern designation emphasizing training and logistics capabilities - **James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center**: Current official name honoring the 20th U.S. President - **Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center**: Alternative current designation These multiple aliases demonstrate the installation's adaptation to changing military requirements over more than eight decades of operation. ### Geographic Location The base is situated in northeastern Ohio at coordinates 41.203°N latitude and 81.066°W longitude. This location in the Ravenna area has provided strategic access to transportation infrastructure and population centers for recruiting and training purposes. ### Classification and Identification Camp James A. Garfield is classified as a military installation within the Ohio Army National Guard system. The facility is identified across multiple knowledge organization systems: - **Library of Congress authority ID**: n98045704 - **VIAF ID**: 143247458 - **LOC HABS/HAER/HALS place ID**: oh0416 - **Wikidata description**: Ohio Army National Guard military base ### Current Operations As a modern Ohio Army National Guard facility, the installation supports training exercises, logistical operations, and readiness maintenance for Guard units. The facility's evolution from an ammunition plant to a training and logistics site reflects broader trends in National Guard infrastructure toward multi-purpose training facilities that can support diverse military operations. ### Documentation and Recognition The installation is documented across multiple platforms: - Wikipedia articles in English and Commons - Library of Congress records - National Register of Historic Places documentation (as indicated by the HAER/HALS place ID) - Wikidata knowledge graph entries This documentation ensures the facility's historical and operational significance is preserved within military archives and public knowledge systems.