McClellan

McClellan is a surname of Scottish origin that has also been used as a place name and in the names of various institutions. It is associated with several notable people and a range of geographical and infrastructural uses, particularly in the United States.

Notable people with the surname include George Brinton McClellan (1813–1885), a United States Army general who led the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War and later ran unsuccessfully for president as the Democratic nominee in 1864. The name is borne by other figures in politics, military, and public life, reflecting its historical presence in American public affairs.

In infrastructure and geography, several sites carry the McClellan name. Fort McClellan in Alabama was a U.S. Army installation near Anniston that operated from the early 20th century until its closure in 1999 and subsequent redevelopment. McClellan Air Force Base in California was a major USAF installation near Sacramento until its closure in 2001; the base has since been redeveloped for civilian and military use. McClellanville, a coastal town in South Carolina, is another locality bearing the name.

The name also appears in large-scale projects, such as the McClellan–Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiative on the Arkansas River named for Senators John L. McClellan and Robert S. Kerr, linking the river to the Mississippi and supporting navigation and commerce.

Overall, McClellan reflects a historical surname with geographic and infrastructural footprints, particularly in the southern and central United States.