The site of Litchfield Races was used to build a barracks which became operational in 1881. The 1702 grandstand still exists.



Whittington Barracks was used by US forces, and August 1942 was designated as the 10th US Army Replacement Depot. The site was also used as a military prison, where cruel and unusual punishments were inflicted on the US prisoners.



Old College House, 26/28 Dam Street, Litchfield is also linked as a Sub-area Headquarters for Air Service Command.