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Camp Hereford, located near Hereford, Texas, was the second largest Prisoner of War (POW) camp in Texas during World War II. It operated from 1943-1946, and primarily housed non-collaborationist Italian POWs.

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On June 28, 1942 the Provost Marshal General authorized the construction of Camp Hereford on two separate farms located on the border of Castro County, and Deaf Smith County (Texas). Loyal B. Holland of Cook County, Illinois and landowner of 330 acres of the section sold the land for $14,375. The remaining 310 acres, owned by Walter N. Hodges was claimed through eminent domain and Hodges received $16,475 in exchange for the land. Construction for a 3,000 capacity camp was expected to be completed by November, 1942. However, in October that same year the capacity was changed to 5,000. Construction was completed in February 1943.