Camp Crossville

Camp Crossville was a prisoner of war camp during World War II. It housed German and Italian officers beginning in November, 1942 until the close of the war. It is frequently called the "Jap Camp" by local residents. However, no Japanese prisoners were ever housed there. It is located on property which currently houses the Clyde M. York 4-H Training Center near Pomona. Take the Sparta highway from Crossville to Pomona and turn left at the crossroads. A museum is located there which houses artifacts from the POW camp and is open Monday-Friday. Telephone: 931-788-2288.
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2840 Pow Camp Road
Crossville, TN 38572
Phone: 931-788-2288
Website: http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM2BDY_Camp_Crossville_Crossville_Tennessee
Nearby Attractions
Cumberland County Playhouse, 3.4 miles away
Palace Theater, 5.5 miles away
Shanks Center for the Arts, 5.5 miles away
Obed River Park/Arboretum, 5.5 miles away
Cracker Barrel, 5.5 miles away
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