Camp Comfort area grows with shelter and facilities
Discussion produced plans for Camp Comfort including a picnic area a well restrooms and a dam. Construction began in spring and by 1961 a shelter house was doubled in length with double fireplaces. The site expanded to camping boat ramps and electric lights attracting Butler County residents and visitors from afar along the Greene Tennessee bank with 22 picnic tables and fireplaces.
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Camp Comfort
Butler Co
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Camp Comfort: County buys 27 acres for river recreation
In May 1958 the County Conservation Board expanded Camp Comfort by purchasing 27 acres from Peter L. Jacobs after viewing the Lake Considine area and river land. Jacobs proposed ideas and donated labor for constructing the recreation area, prompting questions on preserving the favorite fishing hole while expanding recreational use.
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Lake Considine
Peter L. Jacobs
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