Near Boswells Tavern in Louisa County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2347

Photographed by Franklin Bell, February 3, 2008

1. Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2347

Inscription. Here at Burnley's Farm was the site of Camp Monticello, CCC Company 2347, Boswell's Tavern, Virginia. The camp, originally located near Rocky Mount, Virginia, was moved here in the fall of 1939 and remained until it was dismantled 18 September 1942, during World War II. It provided work for about 200 young men from Pennsylvania near the end of the Great Depression. Their responsibilities included clearing forest trails, fighting fires, and stringing and repairing farm fences. They also helped construct the Skyline Drive.

Erected 1995 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-215.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Roads & Vehicles • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1942.

Location. 38° 4.228′ N, 78° 11.14′ W. Marker is near Boswells Tavern, Virginia, in Louisa County. It is at the intersection of The Marquis Road (Virginia Route 22) and James Madison Hightway (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east on The Marquis Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gordonsville VA 22942, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Marquis Road (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boswell’s Tavern (about 500 feet away); Wheat Harvest (approx. 2½ miles away); Grave Yards (approx. 2½ miles away); Tobacco Harvest (approx. 2.6 miles away); Albemarle County / Louisa County (approx. 3.8 miles away); Orange County / Louisa County (approx. 4 miles away); Campaign of 1781 (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boswells Tavern.

Additional keywords. FDR, Franklin Roosevelt, New Deal

Photographed by Franklin Bell, February 03/12008

2. Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2347

Looking east along The Marquis Road, state route 22.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2008, by Franklin Bell of Bluemont, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,680 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2008, by Franklin Bell of Bluemont, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2008, by Franklin Bell of Bluemont, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.