Camp Arrowhead
Why it's listed
Camp Arrowhead is a summer camp in the Tuxedo area of Henderson County, set in a wooded valley about three miles southwest of Tuxedo and Lake Summit. The recreation site began in 1919 when J. O. Bell, founder of the Green River Manufacturing Company, built a dam on a creek to form a small lake and placed a recreation hall over it for mill workers. Log cabins were built to house workers on overnight trips. Joe Bell Jr. developed a full boys' camp in 1937, using materials cut on the property. Builders Raymond Coggins and Burgin Morgan constructed the early cabins, dining hall and bridge. The camp is regarded as one of the best preserved rustic summer camps in the county and the only one that stayed open during World War II. Its gravel roads, stone steps, log railings and waterfall reflect the rustic style of the early twentieth century.
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| Period of significance | 1919-1955 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Rustic |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation |
| Acreage | 50 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Camp Arrowhead (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.