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Catoctin Mountain Park Superintendent J. Mel Poole
Catoctin Mountain Park Superintendent J. Mel Poole

The Park Superintendent, J. Mel Poole, is the public information officer for the park. All press contacts are initially made through the Superintendent.

Catoctin Mountain Park
6602 Foxville Road
Thurmont, MD 21788-1598
Park Headquarters (301) 663-9330
CATO_superintendent@nps.gov

 

 

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Did You Know?
Early April, 1942 a basic training school for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was opened at Area B (Catoctin Mountain Park).The school evolved into primarily paramilitary training with British Captain William Fairbairn, “Fearless Dan” or “Shanghai Buster” as it’s most famous instructor.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST