National Monument · Pennsylvania, United States
Carlisle Indian Industrial School
Carlisle Indian Industrial School is a national monument in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 24.5 acres (9.9 ha), established in 1879.
National Monument · Pennsylvania, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 24.5 acres (9.9 ha) |
| Established | 1879 |
| Coordinates | 40.2090° N, 77.1780° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Carlisle Indian Industrial School
The United States Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, generally known as Carlisle Indian Industrial School, was the flagship Indian boarding school in the United States from its founding in 1879 to 1918. It was based in the historic Carlisle Barracks, which was transferred to the Department of Interior from the War Department for the purpose of establishing the school. Throughout its history, over 7,800 children from 140 Native American tribes were enrolled at the school. After the United States entered World War I, the school was closed, and the property was transferred back for use by the U.S.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Airports near this park
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- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 76.4 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 88.6 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 94.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Carlisle Indian Industrial School?
Carlisle Indian Industrial School is in Pennsylvania, United States (40.2090° N, 77.1780° W).
When was Carlisle Indian Industrial School established?
Carlisle Indian Industrial School was established in 1879, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Carlisle Indian Industrial School?
Carlisle Indian Industrial School covers 24.5 acres (9.9 ha).
Does Carlisle Indian Industrial School have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Carlisle Indian Industrial School are limited.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlisle_Indian_Industrial_School — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cibs/ — Official park page.