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History and Geography
Before there was Horseshoe...
Camp Rothrock, located in the Michaux State Forest near Carlisle replaced Camp Lafayette as the Council Camp in 1921. While the secluded wilderness setting was ideal, the distance from Chester County was a problem and the camp's life was short lived. The camp closed after the 1927 season.
Exhibit Content
Rothrock Facilities
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The view of Laurel Lake at Camp Rothrock from the Pole Steeple vista on the Appalachian Trail. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock and transport trucks for scouts Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock transport of day 1920's Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Scouts arrive to Camp Rothrock by various vehicles. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock campfire set Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The Rothrock Dining Hall and fire circle. This picture was scanned from the Paoli 1 75th Anniversery Yearbook. 1922 - Contributed by Richard T. Bensing [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock mess hall table set Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Hospital 1920's Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Campsite 1920's Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Bunk Houses line either side of the field at Camp Rothrock. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Honor Cabin at Rothrock Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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This early postcard was not from Camp Horseshoe but possibly Laurel Lake at Camp Rothrock. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Activities
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Rothrock Retreat This picture was scanned from the Paoli 1 75th Anniversery Yearbook. Contributed by Richard T. Bensing [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock volley ball event Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock cabins and Scouts Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Signal Tower takes shape Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock canoers swamp on Laurel Lake. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock water fall and hikers Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Learning Scout skills at Camp Rothrock Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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A group of Rothrock Scouts compete in a fire building competition much like Scouts still do today during Paul Bunyan Field Day. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock tug of war Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Scout competing at Tug-a-War at Camp Rothrock Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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A group of Scouts competing in a foot race at Camp Rothrock. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Jim Howson at bat, Camp Rothrock This picture was scanned from the Paoli 1 75th Anniversery Yearbook. 1924 - Contributed by Richard T. Bensing [Contribute Info]
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Diving into Laurel Lake at Camp Rothrock Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Scouts canoeing on Laurel Lake at Camp Rothrock. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Morning calisthenics at Camp Rothrock Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock People
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Rothrock aquatics Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock 1920's swim suit Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock camper activity 1920's Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock campers take a break Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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A group of hikers at Camp Rothrock. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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A group of hikers at Camp Rothrock. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Leader Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Scouts Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Camper Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Chief Heistand gathers his staff at Rothrock Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The Rothrock staff gathers around Chief Heistand. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock staffer or camper Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Honor Tent Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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L to R (Rear): Reed Keator, Roy Faulconer, Nick Faulconer, Richard Warren, Thomas Bishop, Horace Rigg, Richard Keator, Tom Foley, Richard Krick, Bunny Klinger (Middle): John Greiner, Fred Keator, Howard Hill, Braden Kane, Jack Abbs, Jim Howson, ______, George Howson, Thomas Patterson (Front): Roger Hollingsworth, Wynn Whetstone, _______, Clifton Lisle, Sam Hollingsworth, Walter Whetstone, John Chalfont, Winslow Cokket This picture was scanned from the Paoli 1 75th Anniversery Yearbook. 1924 - Contributed by Richard T. Bensing [Contribute Info]
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L to R: Harry Rolin, Warren Bodman, Roy Faulconer, John Abbs, George Robertson, James Howson, Clifton Lisle, Thomas Patterson, Richard Rigg This picture was scanned from the Paoli 1 75th Anniversery Yearbook. 1923 - Contributed by Richard T. Bensing [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Eagle Scout Horace Rigg Paoli 1 Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock nature lover. What is it? Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Scout and Skunk. This photo was found in the Council achives along with some Rothrock staff member photos. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Clifton Lisle and Gilbert Rothrock at Camp Rothrock 1921 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Huck Finn Pageant
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Rothrock's Huck Finn Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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A couple characters from the Camp Rothrock Huck Finn production. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Characters from the Camp Rothrock Huck Finn pageant. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Huck Finn character Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock actor Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Rothrock Memorabilia
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A certificate earned by Al 'the Sheik' Brawn in 1925 and signed by Octoraro Lodge founder Joseph H. Brinton. 1925 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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