CPS Camp Number 006

CPS Camp Number 006

Technical Agency: Soil Conservation Service<

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 6, a Soil Conservation Service base camp located in Lagro, Indiana and operated by the Brethren Service Committee, opened in 1941 and closed in November 1944. Men worked in two areas: soil conservation and developing the Salamonie River and Francis Slocum state forests.

CPS Camp # 6
CPS Camp # 6, Lagro, Indiana
Base camp view
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CPS Camp # 6
CPS Camp # 6, Lagro, Indiana
A class in transportation and communications in China; Howard Sollenberger, leader.
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CPS Camp # 6
CPS Camp # 6, Lagro, Indiana
Paul Bowman, director.
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CPS Camp # 6
CPS Camp # 6, Lagro, Indiana
Jefferson Mathis, director, on far right.
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CPS Camp # 6
CPS Camp # 6
Lagro, Indiana.
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Units:

* Map shows general location of units

  • Location: Lagro, Indiana | Opened: May 1941 | Closed: November 1944