Camp Dodge Pool District
Camp Dodge Pool District, Military swimming complex in Johnston, Iowa.
Camp Dodge Pool District was a military swimming complex located on Camp Dodge grounds in Johnston, Iowa. The site included a large pool holding about 2.3 million gallons, a bathing pavilion, and a concrete block concession stand for refreshments.
The swimming complex was built in 1922 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The recognition honored its importance to military training operations and its role in the base's history.
The complex served as a gathering place where soldiers and nearby residents mixed and spent time together. The pool shaped community life on the base and strengthened bonds between the military installation and the surrounding town.
The grounds are accessible for visitors who want to see the historic site, though the pool itself is no longer used for swimming. Keep in mind that the location sits on a military base where access rules apply to certain areas.
The original pool basin was transformed into an outdoor amphitheater after the facility closed. This conversion preserves the historical value of the site while giving it a new purpose for events and gatherings.
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