Prisoners of War

June 3, 2023 -- Camp Michaux was a POW interrogation camp during the second world war. It operated from 1943 to 1945. It is located in a remote section of southern Pennsylvania in the Michaux State Forest. Mom and I stumbled upon its existence on one of our leisurely drives. I never realized there were some many POW camps in the US during WWII (over 500). 

Circa 1943 to 1945

Farmstead

Remnants of camp

Interrogation building

Historical marker

The camp served a variety of purposes before becoming a POW camp. It was originally settled as a farm and was used by the iron industry. It became a CCC camp in 1933 and was acquired by the War Department in December 1942. It served as a facility for initial interrogation and identifying high value prisoners. Approximately 7500 German and 161 Japanese POWs passed through the camp.

I'd like to go back to the camp (with Ty) and spend more time exploring the ruins and learning about its place in WWII history.

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Post created 07 May 2026

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