Near Syria in Madison County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Prime Minister’s Cabin

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

1. The Prime Minister’s Cabin Marker

Inscription. Prime Minister Ramsey McDonald of England was a frequent guest of President Hoover. The “Press” of that day popularly envisioned these two peace loving leaders sitting on a log in the Camp Hoover area scrapping the navies of the world. After the subsequent naval disarmament conference, the major powers did scrap many obsolete naval vessels. Germany and Japan soon began to rearm their navies with ultra-modern, compact fighting ships like the Graf Spee.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #31 Herbert Hoover series list.

Location. 38° 29.426′ N, 78° 25.195′ W. Marker is near Syria, Virginia, in Madison County. Marker can be reached from Rapidan Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park, at the end of Rapidan Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Syria VA 22743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mountain Streams in the Camp (here, next to this marker); A Rather Biggish Establishment (a few steps from this marker); Recreational Pursuits

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(a few steps from this marker); Famous Town Hall Visitors (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall on Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The President’s Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Outdoor Fireplace (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Syria.

More about this marker. A photo of the Prime Minister’s cabin appears at the bottom of the marker.

Also see . . .
1. President Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover's Rapidan Camp. National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Biography of Herbert Hoover. The White House website. (Submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

2. The Prime Minister’s Cabin Marker

Marker at Rapidan Camp image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

3. Marker at Rapidan Camp

The Prime Minister’s Cabin can be seen behind the marker in this photo.

The Prime Minister’s Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

4. The Prime Minister’s Cabin

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

5. The Prime Minister’s Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.