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This WWII prisoner of war internment camp, 1942–47, once housed as many as 5,000 prisoners and personnel. The prisoners entertained themselves and passed the time with elaborate stage productions, musicals and the construction of numerous castles and fountains using available native materials. A scale model of the camp, built by women prisoners in the minimum-security unit in Bryan, is on display at the Chamber of Commerce office. Many period photos of the camp are also on display. Numerous artifacts, as well as the remains of many of the stone castles and fountains, have been found during an archeological dig and study. Group tours to the campsite may be arranged with the Chamber.
City: Hearne
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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