Camp Toccoa Historic Plaque Installation

Press Release

Release: Immediate

Contact:  Christian Hamilton, 706.898.5777

RE: Historic Plaque Ceremony, June 3, 2016

TOCCOA, GA, JUNE 6, 2016 – The City of Toccoa installed three (3) historic plaques at The Links at Lake Toccoa Camp Toccoa building on June 3, 2016 shortly before the D-Day Banquet.

The first plaque honors the history of the building itself, which was originally located at Camp Toccoa before being moved at the end of World War II. The second plaque honors the 48-star flag found at Camp Toccoa. This flag flew through two world wars, eight presidents, and the emergence of America as a world superpower. The final plaque honors a Camp Toccoa slate pool table generously donated by the Elliott Caudell family. This slate pool table served as entertainment for the brave soldiers before their eventual deployment overseas.

These historic plaques celebrate the rich history of the City of Toccoa and serve as a reminder that Toccoa played a vital role in the defense of America during the Second War. During the 1940s, Camp Toccoa served to house several divisions of the U.S. paratrooper program, including most famously, the 506^th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

Main Street Toccoa implements an historic plaque program yearly, in which it honors businesses, individuals, and items that have had an impact upon the history of the City of Toccoa.

The Main Street Office is happy to answer any questions regarding the plaque installation. Please contact Christian Hamilton at 706.898.5777 for inquiries.

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