Statistics
Size: 11-4 miles Population: roughly half urban and rural.
Location: Near Newell CA
Peak Population: 18,789
Opening: 5-27-1942
Closing: 3-20-1946
Hopes for Today
The Tule Lake Concentration Camp was a huge violation of the Japanese Americans' rights. It is hoped that the camp will remind us to respect the rights given to all citzens of the United States. The camp will always stand for the fact that no goverment is perfect.