CPS Camp Number 048

CPS Camp Number 048

Technical Agency: Forest Service

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 48, a Forest Service base camp located in Marienville, Pennsylvania and operated by the Brethren Service Committee, opened in October 1942 and closed in November 1943. The men fought fires and performed fire prevention duties.

CPS Camp No. 48
CPS Camp No.48, Marienville Pennsylvania.
Camp Marienville, path leading top Educational Building.
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CPS Camp No. 48
CPS Camp No. 48, Marienville Pennsylvania.
A letter home from Camp Marienville.
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CPS Camp No. 48
CPS Camp No. 48, Marienville Pennsylvania.
Leaving chapel.
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CPS Camp No. 48
CPS Camp No. 48, Marienville Pennsylvania.
Planting trees.
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CPS Camp No. 48
CPS Camp No. 48, Marienville Pennsylvania.
Ranger tower near Camp Marienville.
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Units:

* Map shows general location of units

  • Location: Marienville, Pennsylvania | Opened: October 1942 | Closed: November 1943