Camp Shelby in Forrest County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Non-Divisional Service Club Area
World War II
| | 1940 | |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026
1. Non-Divisional Service Club Area Marker
After World War II ended, all of the structures were removed or demolished. Remaining concrete foundations in this historical park include that of the Theater, Service Club, and Field House, as well as various sidewalk segments and curbing. These remnants are now considered to be archaeological sites eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places for their association with the nation's World War II home front heritage, as well as Mississippi Landmarks.
Captions
(Photo #1) Aerial photo, 1942 (detail)
(Photo #2) Aerial photo taken in December 1940 showing (Tent) Theater No. 3 and Service Club No. 2 (top) under construction. The Main Post Office, PX Main Office, Signal Office, and radio buildings have been completed, while the Red Cross Administration. Building had not yet been constructed (center).
(Photo #3) (Tent) Theater No. 3 in 1941. A permanent theater was later built on the same footprint.
(Photo #4) Concept design (1941) by landscape architect Prentiss French proposing improvements to, and beautification of, the Non-Divisional Service Club Area, including the planting of numerous trees and shrubs, grading, improved parking, and better vehicle access.
(Photo #5) Service Club No.2 in 1941, before renovations.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1940.
Location. 31° 11.754′ N, 89° 11.36′ W. Marker is in Camp Shelby, Mississippi, in Forrest County. It is at the intersection of Lee Avenue and 37th Street, on the right when traveling east on Lee Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hattiesburg MS 39401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Mississippi’s Pine Belt. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Theater No. 3 (within shouting distance of this marker); Service Club No. 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Field House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Shelby Victory Salute (about 400 feet away); Vaudeville Theatre (approx. 1.1 miles away); 85th Infantry Division (approx. 2 miles away); Special Forces (approx. 2 miles away); "Go for Broke" (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Shelby.
More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds
Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026
2. Non-Divisional Service Club Area Marker
The view of the marker along the grassy area.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026
3. Non-Divisional Service Club Area Marker
The view of the marker along the street. The marker is the front marker in the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
