Rohwer Japanese American Internment Center Timeline

Construction begins

Construction of the 500-acre central area began on July 1, 1942.

Rohwer Relocation Center Opens

The internment camp was officially declared open but not completed on September 18, 1942, and would operate under the direction of Project Director Ray D. Johnston.

First Issue of The Rohwer Outpost

The Rohwer Outpost (October 24, 1942 to July 21, 1945) was the newspaper of the Rohwer Relocation Center.

Final Issue of The Rohwer Outpost

George Akimoto's editorial cartoon character, "Lil Dan'l" made his first appearance in the Outpost's second issue and continued as a familiar part of the paper for well over a year.

Rohwer Relocator launches

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Rohwer Relocator Ends

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Rohwer Japanese American Relocation Center Closes

The Rohwer Relocation Center operated from September 18, 1942, to November 30, 1945, under the project director, Ray D. Johnston, and its peak population reached 8,475.

Placed on National Register of Historic Places

Rohwer was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1974.

Named National Historic Landmark

The Rohwer Japanese American Internment Center was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992.