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Camp Hoover

Camp Hoover is a historic place in Graves Mill, Madison County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 7, 1988, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 88001825.

Graves Mill, Madison County, VirginiaListed June 7, 1988NRIS #88001825★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Camp Hoover?

Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park in Madison County, Virginia, was built by U.S. President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou Henry Hoover, and served as their rustic retreat throughout Hoover's administration from 1929 to 1933. The first family's residential cabin was known as the "Brown House" in contrast to their more famous residence, the White House.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Camp Hoover
City
Graves Mill
County
Madison County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
June 7, 1988
NRIS reference number
88001825
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.49112, -78.41713
When was Camp Hoover listed on the National Register?

Camp Hoover was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 7, 1988.

Where is Camp Hoover located?

Camp Hoover is located in Graves Mill, Madison County, Virginia at approximately 38.49112, -78.41713. See the map above.

Is Camp Hoover a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Camp Hoover is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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