Woodbine in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of C.C.C. Camp P-71, “Camp Recovery”
Photographed By Kevin W., May 30, 2015
1. Site of C.C.C. Camp P-71, “Camp Recovery” Marker
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Site of C.C.C. Camp P-71, “Camp Recovery”. . Prince William County’s first Civilian Conservation Corps camp, part of the national public relief program during the great Depression, encompassed a 396-acre tract purchased by the Virginia Forest Service and the Federal government from Jane Herrell. Camp construction began with the erection of a fire tower after the first enrollees arrived on October 15, 1933. Army Captain T.H. May commanded the initial 80 officers and men that formed Company 299, 3rd Corps. Chief Warden James M. Russell of the Virginia Forest Service supervised the fire control and forestry work. While officially designated “Camp P-71,” a more fitting name, “Camp Recovery,” won adoption. With over 200 men from New York stationed at the camp, all buildings with the exception of the recreation hall were completed by March 1934. Civilian Conservation Corps occupation of Camp Recovery ended on May 5, 1937. No camp structures have survived.
Prince William County’s first Civilian Conservation Corps camp, part of the national public relief program during the great Depression, encompassed a 396-acre tract purchased by the Virginia Forest Service and the Federal government from Jane Herrell. Camp construction began with the erection of a fire tower after the first enrollees arrived on October 15, 1933. Army Captain T.H. May commanded the initial 80 officers and men that formed Company 299, 3rd Corps. Chief Warden James M. Russell of the Virginia Forest Service supervised the fire control and forestry work. While officially designated “Camp P-71,” a more fitting name, “Camp Recovery,” won adoption. With over 200 men from New York stationed at the camp, all buildings with the exception of the recreation hall were completed by March 1934. Civilian Conservation Corps occupation of Camp Recovery ended on May 5, 1937. No camp structures have survived.
Erected 2014 by Prince William County Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1934.
Location. 38° 39.585′
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N, 77° 26.438′ W. Marker is in Woodbine, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on Dumfries Road (Virginia Route 234) 0.1 miles north of Hoadly Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13490 Dumfries Rd, Manassas VA 20112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . CCC Camp Recovery – Canova VA. A page dedicated to the story of this site, by the Living New Deal website. (Submitted on May 30, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed By Kevin W., May 30, 2015
2. Site of C.C.C. Camp P-71, “Camp Recovery” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
