About this property
Camp Rhododendron , also known as Camp Rhododendron Recreational Historic District, is a historic Civilian Conservation Corps camp and national historic district located at Cooper's Rock State Forest near Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. The district includes seven contributing buildings, one contributing structure, and two contributing objects. It was constructed between 1936 and 1942, and includes a pumphouse, Robert Fechner Monument, information booth, three pavilions, an overlook / walkway, concession stand, fire warning sign, and trail chalet. They are built of hewn logs and sandstone and representative of the Depression-era Rustic style of architecture. Located nearby is the Cooper's Rock State Forest Superintendent's House and Garage, also built by the CCC. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 91000545. It was listed on May 14, 1991.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Camp Rhododendron listed on the National Register?
Camp Rhododendron was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Camp Rhododendron?
Camp Rhododendron is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Camp Rhododendron?
The period of significance for Camp Rhododendron is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Camp Rhododendron?
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