Plaque Inscription:

Camp Pilot Knob was a unit of the Desert Training Center, established by General George S. Patton, Jr., to prepare American troops for battle during World War II. It was the largest military training ground ever to exist. At the peak of activity here at Pilot Knob, June-December, 1943, the 85th Infantry Division, and the 36th and 44th Reconnaissance Squadrons of the 11th (Mechanized) Cavalry trained here for roles in the liberation of Europe, 1944-5

Location: Imperial County.  Sidewinder Rd, 200 yds N of I-8, town of Felicity (.25 mi. E of the ‘Center Of The World’ attraction). 

GPS Coordinates for plaque: 32˚45.057N – 114˚45.289W (JMP)

Text and lyrics available on ‘California State Landmarks – Imperial County’ – rfm# 046