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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUPZ_recreational-pursuits_Syria-VA.html
Trout fishing was the chief pastime at the camp. Other diversions were horseback riding, horseshoe pitching, hiking and working puzzles. Above, is the recreation area adjacent to Town Hall. Below, Richey and Boone work on a jig-saw puzzle.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUPX_the-mess-hall_Syria-VA.html
The photograph below shows one of several tables in the Mess Hall. Almost everyone ate their meals at the central dining room. This allowed more time for fishing and other outdoor recreation. The rug is of straw matting, in contrast to the Navajo …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUPL_rapidan-camp_Syria-VA.html
Blue indicates Roads, trails, and structures - 1930sRed indicates Roads, trails and structures - now
Rapidan's Original StructuresFive Tents (blue) - the first structure built; ruins still visible today
Trails End (blue) - guest cabin
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUPE_here-is-peace-and-quietude_Syria-VA.html
"Here is peace and quietude."- President Herbert HooverShortly after his election in 1928, Herbert C. Hoover and his wife, Lou Henry, expressed the desire for a weekend retreat - a place where they could find respite from the demands of Washington…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUP3_five-tents_Syria-VA.html
The first permanent structure was actually built around five wooden floored tents. The roof, partitions, fireplace, porch, windows, and doors were then constructed until nothing remained of the original tents except the name. Herbert Hoover, Jr. b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUP2_mountain-streams-in-the-camp_Syria-VA.html
Hemlock Run, the small artificial stream that flowed through the cabin area was created by a small diversion dam. This dam was built upstream from the cabin area across Laurel Prong. Laurel Prong and Mill Prong join just below the President's Cabi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUP1_outdoor-fireplace_Syria-VA.html
Presidential Aids who were stationed at the camp say that this fireplace was mainly used for outdoor photographs. When reporters and authors wanted pictures of the Chief Executive and his guests they were often posed here. Logs, used for benches, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUOW_camp-hoover_Syria-VA.html
Camp Hooverhas been designated aNationalHistoric LandmarkThis site possesses national significancein commemorating the history of theUnited States of America1988National Park ServiceUnited States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUOU_the-creel_Syria-VA.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUOR_the-prime-ministers-cabin_Syria-VA.html
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 s…