Goodwill Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 1
Also known as: Prince William Forest Park; Camp Lichtman; Boys' Camp
Why it's listed
Camp Goodwill, also known as Camp Lichtman, is a 13-acre cluster of camp buildings within Prince William Forest Park near Triangle, Virginia. Between 1937 and 1940, Civilian Conservation Corps and WPA workers built the core facilities: a unit lodge, office, dining hall and kitchen, infirmary, craft lodge, two staff quarters, a washhouse and a wood-stave water tower. The site of CCC camp SP-22, now a playfield, is also included for its archaeological potential. Buildings are raised on concrete piers and clad in locally cut pine or oak waney board, with stone chimneys, round-log porch posts and, originally, cedar shingles later replaced by asphalt. The craft lodge is noted for its ornamental stone gable and jack-arch surround. The district was listed for its role in the New Deal effort to create model recreation demonstration areas and for its rustic architecture, which blends modest construction with the surrounding forest. The original camper cabins have been replaced and are not counted as historic.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the district represents the New Deal movement to build model resource-reclamation projects and the rise of NPS rustic architecture. It cites quality craftsmanship and careful relation of buildings to landscape. Criteria A and C are claimed, with themes including architecture, recreation and conservation.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 89000456, listed June 12, 1989. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Off VA 234 W of I-95, Triangle |
|---|---|
| County | Prince William County |
| Listed | June 12, 1989 |
| Reference number | 89000456 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1933-42 |
| Architect / builder | National Park Service; Civilian Conservation Corps |
| Architectural style | NPS rustic architecture |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Conservation, Entertainment/Recreation, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a camp and for outdoor recreation; the original camper cabins have been replaced and are non-historic. |
| Acreage | 13 |
| Within district | Prince William Forest Park Historic District |
| Coordinates | 38.59691, -77.35597 (NPS GIS) |
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.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 89000456.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5583653
- This listing as JSON
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