 This site served as the muster site for the First Rhode Island Regiment from about May 10 to May 26, 1898.The camp remained in existence through Nov 19, 1898 according to Annual Reports of the Adjutant General, Quartermaster General and Surgeon General of Rhode Island for 1898, 1899.During the immediate call up period the camp received recruits from Providence by a leased civilian steamer embarking from India Point Wharf.