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

Camp Hoover

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

1. Camp Hoover Marker

Inscription. Camp Hoover
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1988
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1988 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.

Location. 38° 29.445′ N, 78° 25.234′ W. Marker is near Syria, Virginia, in Madison County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Here is peace and quietude" (here, next to this marker); Rapidan Camp (here, next to this marker); Town Hall on Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Famous Town Hall Visitors (within shouting distance

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of this marker); “Five Tents” (within shouting distance of this marker); Recreational Pursuits (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mess Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Syria.

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. Camp Hoover Marker

Camp Hoover was renamed Rapidan Camp (the name it was called by the Hoovers) by Shenandoah National Park. It was the site of Hoover's summer White House.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

3. Camp Hoover Marker

After leaving office, Herbert Hoover donated this camp to the Federal government to be used by future presidents. Franklin Roosevelt rejected it and instead built what was later named Camp David.

President Hoover's Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

4. President Hoover's Cabin

President Herbert Hoover's cabin is one of only three structures to survive at Camp Hoover.

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 555 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.