During the Second World War, this camp was a secret interrogation camp for prisoners of war from Germany and Japan. The interrogations focused more and more on weapons technology.

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February 7, 2024

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Camp Michaux, was a hush hush POW camp during World War 2. It was so secret that even the locals didn't know exactly what sinister happenings were taking place here in the woods of south-central Pennsylvania. In its 30 months of service, thousands of German and Japanese officers were interrogated here by American military intelligence.

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2. Camp Michaux loop from Birch Tree - Michaux Campsite #4

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3. Shelter at Tom's Run – Sunset Rocks loop from Dickinson

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Location: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

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1. Sunset Rocks – Appalachian Trail Museum loop from Cooke Township

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