CPS Camp Number 121

CPS Camp Number 121

Technical Agency: National Park Service

Summary:

CPS Camp No, 121, a National Park Service base camp located near Bedford, Virginia and operated by the Brethren Service Committee, opened in February 1944 and closed in June 1946. The men improved a portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway, fought fires, maintained fire towers and equipment, and built roads and trails.

CPS Camp No. 121
CPS Camp No. 121
The Polecat Press was a newsletter published by the men at Camp 121 from May 1945 to February 1946.
Digital image from the American Friends Service Committee: Civilian Public Service Records (DG 002), Swarthmore College Peace Collection, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Units:

* Map shows general location of units

  • Location: Bedford, Virginia | Opened: February 1944 | Closed: June 1946