History
In 1815, the Buena Vista Ice Company constructed two lakes at the site. It was controlled by the Maryland National Guard from 1926–1942; the US Army activated the Military Intelligence Training Center (MITC) on June 19, 1942 and trained 19,600 intelligence troops, including the Ritchie Boys. (The "Psycho Boys" were at the Camp Sharpe annex on the Gettysburg Battlefield.) Overlooking the lake was the "Castle", the fort's landmark building. The base featured the same "European Fortress" look, including several gates and a few other buildings. Support for Raven Rock Mountain Complex transferred to Fort Detrick on October 1, 1997.
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