Near Blackstone in Nottoway County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Creation of Camp Pickett
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
1. Creation of Camp Pickett Marker
Inscription.
Creation of Camp Pickett. . Late in 1941, the U.S. government began the condemnation of some 46,000 acres near Blackstone to establish Camp Pickett and train troops for World War II. The action forced 263 families (totaling 1,181 individuals) from their farms early in 1942. Many relocated to other farms but some had to abandon the only way of life they had known. Within months, their homes were demolished, the graves of their ancestors moved elsewhere, and the camp erected. Because of the sacrifices of these citizens, more than one million men trained at Camp Pickett and fought bravely on battlefields around the world.
Late in 1941, the U.S. government began the condemnation of some 46,000 acres near Blackstone to establish Camp Pickett and train troops for World War II. The action forced 263 families (totaling 1,181 individuals) from their farms early in 1942. Many relocated to other farms but some had to abandon the only way of life they had known. Within months, their homes were demolished, the graves of their ancestors moved elsewhere, and the camp erected. Because of the sacrifices of these citizens, more than one million men trained at Camp Pickett and fought bravely on battlefields around the world.
Erected 1998 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-175.)
Location. 37° 4.894′ N, 77° 58.182′ W. Marker is near Blackstone, Virginia, in Nottoway County. Marker is at the intersection of Darvills Road (Virginia Route 40) and Military Road, on the right when traveling east on Darvills Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blackstone VA 23824, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
