From History of Joliet, Illinois.
Camp Goodell was established at the old fairgrounds, named after "a highly respected, local citizen." I was unable to find out for sure who that person was. It received troops from throughout the Congressional District.
By mid-May 1861, a regiment had gathered, including two companies from Will County. They elected C.C. Marsh as colonel and was accepted into federal service. On June 13, 1861, they were mustered into military service as the 20th Regiment Illinois Infantry and a few days later marched from the camp to the railroad depot where "a tremendous gathering of friends and relatives cheered and wept in what for many was their final farewell."
Those left at home attended war meetings, contributed to war funds and anxiously awaited letters and reports from the field.
--Old Secesh
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