Orenda/SP-26 Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 3 explained

Orenda/SP-26 Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 3
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:September 20, 1988 [1]
Designated Other1 Number:076-0136
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Built:1934
Architecture:NPS rustic architecture
Added:June 12, 1989
Refnum:89000458

The Orenda/SP-26 Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 3, near Triangle, Virginia dates from 1934. It was a Recreational Demonstration Area camp that includes work designed by the National Park Service and built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Building styles within the district include NPS rustic architecture.

It is located within what would become Prince William Forest Park; it has also been known as Family Camp and Mothers & Tots' Camp.

When listed the historic district had 44 contributing buildings, 4 contributing structures and one contributing site.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Chopawamsic RDA - Camp (3) Orenda/SP-26 Historic District / Prince William Forest Park / Family Camp / Mothers & Tots' Camp . Sara Amy Leach . March 26, 1988 . Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and accompanying map