Camp Rupert

Camp Rupert was the largest prisoner of war camp in Idaho. Housing some 4000 POWs, most were German and Italian. The camp was built at an initial cost of $500,000 and maintained by nearly 1000 army personnel and civilians. Over 170 buildings were constructed on 300 acres, including a field house, hospital, mess halls, barracks, chapel, commissaries, large warehouses, and recreation centers. It also served as a base camp for 24 branch camps in Idaho, Oregon, and Montana.

Idaho · United States