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

The Creel

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

1. The Creel Marker

Inscription. The Creel was occupied by two of President Hoover’s Chief Aids, Larry Richey, a former F.B.I. agent, was assigned to guard the President and became his personal “secretary” or manager. He assumed great responsibility for the detailed arrangements necessary for the safety and comfort of the Chief Executive as he moved about the country. The President’s personal physician Joel T. Boone, Jr. (Vice Admiral, Retired) shared these quarters with Mr. Richey.

Erected by National Park Service.

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

Location. 38° 29.462′ N, 78° 25.202′ W. Marker is near Syria, Virginia, in Madison County. It can be reached from Rapidan Road, on the left 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Virginia

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mess Hall (a few steps from this marker); Outdoor Fireplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Famous Town Hall Visitors

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(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); Recreational Pursuits (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Hoover (within shouting distance of this marker); "Here is peace and quietude" (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 Creel cabin appears at the bottom of the marker.

Also see . . . 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.)

Marker at Rapidan Camp image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

2. Marker at Rapidan Camp

The Creel Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

3. The Creel Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.