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Erie Proving Ground was a former United States Army facility. Originally a camp to train gunners the facility’s foundation was due to the Spanish-American War’s lack of skilled riflemen. The facility was located in Ottawa County Ohio. The facility was established in 1918 originally as Camp Perry Proving Ground. The facility was at various times named Erie Ordnance Depot and Erie Army Depot. During World War II over 5000 people ended up being employed there.
