John Allen Campbell

John Allen Campbell (October 8, 1835 July 14, 1880) was a politician and officer in the U.S. Army. During the Civil War, he advanced from lieutenant to brevet brigadier general. He was appointed the first Governor of Wyoming Territory in 1869 and again in 1873. In 1875, he served as Third Assistant Secretary of State under Secretary of State Hamilton Fish.

Namesake

Campbell County, Wyoming, is named after him.

See also

• List of American Civil War generals

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