Carlisle Barracks

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Installation Listings

Installation Listing Category

Geographical Address

Duty Station(s)
Public Address
122 Forbes Ave Carlisle, PA 17013
Postal Code
17013
latitude
40.21
longitude
-77.17

Contact Info

DSN
(DSN) 312-242-4357 l Fax 312-242-4679
COMM
Phone 717 245-4357 l 717-245-4679

Mission

The U.S. Army Garrison provides quality infrastructure and services to support Carlisle Barracks units' mission readiness and execution while enabling the well-being of the regional military community.

History

Carlisle Barracks is the second oldest army installation, dating back to 1745, when British soldiers created the "Camp near Carlisle." In December 1776, the Continental Congress authorized the establishment of an ordnance center at Washingtonburg, as the Barracks was called during the Revolutionary War. Carlisle Barracks was the home of the Indian Industrial School where the All-American football halfback Jim Thorpe attended. Carlisle Barracks is now an Installation Management Agency installation supporting the U.S. Army War College, a field operating agency of the U.S. Army, which educates and prepares military officers for leadership at the highest levels. For more information, go to the Carlisle Barracks homepage.

Population

  • 667 Active Duty
  • 1,693 Family members
  • 1,299 Civilians
  • 51,357 Military Retirees
  • 53,039 Military Retired Family Members

Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area's population is 577,941.

Location

Carlisle Barracks is located in Cumberland County in South Central Pennsylvania, near the state capital at Harrisburg. Agriculture, tourism, industry, and services all play vital roles in the local economies. Harrisburg, and nearby Hershey, combine to form a nucleus of culture, education, healthcare, and government. Carlisle Barracks is one of the oldest active military posts in the United States. The cost of living in Cumberland County compares favorably to those of the metropolitan areas and adjacent counties. Housing costs run about fifteen percent less, health care costs are about five percent less, and grocery costs are about two percent less than surrounding areas. The base operator's phone number is 717-245-3131.

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