Story:
In 1903, Columbia University purchased a 600-acre parcel of farmland in Lakeside, CT (near Morris and Litchfield). Part of that land served as a pre-requisite summer camp for Columbia University’s surveying and engineering students. "Camp Columbia", as it was known, was utilized for 80 years for students to put their classroom skills to practical use, sometimes even resulting in major engineering breakthroughs.
During World War I, the Camp was used for combat training for college students that planned to apply for commissions as officers. Even today, subtle remnants of trenches dug in 1917 and 1918 are still evident in various parts of the property.
Camp Columbia closed in 1983. The site has been designated as state forest, and though all the buildings of the camp which were once here in various states of decay have been torn down- a huge, picturesque stone tower is still here. More information about the area itself can be found HERE.
During World War I, the Camp was used for combat training for college students that planned to apply for commissions as officers. Even today, subtle remnants of trenches dug in 1917 and 1918 are still evident in various parts of the property.
Camp Columbia closed in 1983. The site has been designated as state forest, and though all the buildings of the camp which were once here in various states of decay have been torn down- a huge, picturesque stone tower is still here. More information about the area itself can be found HERE.
(Source: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC1518E)
Trails are easy to follow and well blazed. Dogs are allowed and great place for children and families. Caution: Recent Bear sightings.
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Tips:
Camera, Lunch, and Water
Camera, Lunch, and Water
Tags:
Bantam, Litchfield, Connecticut, Geocaching
Bantam, Litchfield, Connecticut, Geocaching
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