Camp Horseshoe Route 1 Sign
2001 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
The Camp Horseshoe sign, located at the intersection of Route 1 and Red Pump Road, is constructed of steel and has directed thousands into the camp.
Camp Sign
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
This metal sign has greeted Horseshoe Campers for many years. It marked the old camp entrace off Route 1 before being moved to the new entrance farther north.
Camp Horseshoe Route 1 Sign
Contributed by Anonymous
The same as the current sign, but back some years when the signpost was a bit taller and the forests a bit thinner.
Old Camp Sign
1970 – Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
After surviving the bumpy drive along the Octoraro on the old camp road, campers were greeted by the Horseshoe sign near Kindness Center.
Horseshoe Sign
1968 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
Another look at the Horseshoe sign that welcomes all those who traveled down the Old Camp Road.
Horseshoe's Gate admonition
2001 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Horseshoe’s Gate admonition is the Boy Scout motto “Be Prepared”. These are the last words seen as you exit Camp Horseshoe.
Camp Horseshoe Entrance Sign
1999 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
The Camp Horseshoe Entrance Sign near the Lane House.
HSR Sign
Contributed by Anonymous
Old sign directing visitors to HSR.
Where was this sign located?
Front Gate Sign
2001 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
Through contributions from its members, the HSRAA was able to construct matching gates at both Camp Horseshoe and Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
Forest Fire Prevention
2005 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
“Smokey the Bear” sign reminding campers to be vigilant about preventing fires as well as listing the daily fire warning about the chance of a fire happening due to drought levels.
Welcome Troop Signs
2005 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Each week during the summer camp season, these signs display who’s in camp for that particular week.
Horseshoe Road
2005 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Horseshoe Road sign, dedicated to G. Ernest Heegard for his many years as Camp Director of Horseshoe, got a facelift several years after the 1999 unveiling.
Stockade Trail Signpost
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
This signpost at the top of the Stockade Trail directs campers to some of the original campsites as well as some the newest.
Top Stockade Trail Sign in 2010
2010 – Contributed by Mark C. Hammond
This sign sat at the top of the Stockade Trail until about 2011, and this one included Dan Beard unlike older versions of the sign.
Stockade Trail Split Sign in 2010
2010 – Contributed by Mark C. Hammond
This sign sat at the split of the Stockade Trail until about 2011.
New Stockade Trail Signpost
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Furnished by the HSRAA, this signpost shows folks where to go for the Stockade trail sites.
Mason-Dixon Marker
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Used to demarcate the boundaries of Pennsylvania and Maryland in the 1760s because of a land dispute, this marker is one of the original laid down by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon. This one resides near the present-day Archery Range.
Moose Crossing
2001 – Contributed by Jim Battenfelder
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One Way Around the Loop
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The One Way sign directs drivers counter-clockwise around the loop. In the background, Karl “Moose” Winsch is also walking that direction.
Boat Docks Sign
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Boat Docks sign directs you to the… boat docks.
Campfire Service Road
2005 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Lots of logs and other materials must find their way down to Achgeketum Circle in preparation for Saturday Night campfires or OA ceremonies and this sign directs the architects there.
Staff Parking
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The sign speaks for itself. This is located at the Old Quonset Hut.
Dan Beard Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Dan Beard Campsite.
Dan Beard Sign
2022 – Contributed by Steven D'Antonio
Here is the Dan Beard sign in 2022, looking festive for the 4th of July.
Sherwood Forest Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Sherwood Forest Campsite.
Conestoga Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Conestoga Campsite.
Swimming Pool Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign to direct campers to the Horseshoe Swimming Pool.
Goodman Pavilion Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Goodman Pavilion.
Crockett Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for Davy Crockett Campsite.
Kit Carson Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Kit Carson Campsite.
Health Lodge Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Camp Horseshoe Health Lodge.
Boonesboro Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Boonesboro Campsite.
Horseshoe Headquarters Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Camp Horseshoe Headquarters.
Lenni Lenape Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Lenni-Lenape Campsite.
Col. Clifton Lisle Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Col. Clifton Lisle Campsite.
Rothrock Campsite Sign
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Old iron Rothrock Campsite sign.
Octoraro Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Octoraro Campsite.
Horseshoe Road Sign
1999 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Horseshoe Road was named for G.E. Heegard at Chester County Council gala in 1999.
Taylor Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Bayard Taylor Campsite.
The Original Trailblazers Sign
1996 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
The original Trailblazers sign in 1996.
Timberline Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Timberline Campsite.
C.O.P.E. Sign
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This C.O.P.E. sign directs travellers from the new camp road up the Flag Pole Hill trail to the Allen Forssmark C.O.P.E. Course.
Archery Range Sign
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the Archery Range sign that is part of the uniform signage done by the HSRAA back in 2010.
Older C.O.P.E. Sign
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This C.O.P.E. sign goes back to the early 2000s, as well as the Flag Pole Hill sign (partially obscured).
7382 – Scout Law Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
This sign reminds guests and visitors that the Scout Law is the law of the camp.
Trustworthy Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Trustworthy sign is the first Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Loyal Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Loyal sign is the second Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Helpful Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Helpful sign is the third Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Friendly Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Friendly sign is the fourth Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Courteous Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Courteous sign is the fifth Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Kind Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Kind sign is the sixth Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Obedient Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Obedient sign is the seventh Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Cheerful Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Cheeful sign is the eighth Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Thrifty Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Thrifty sign is the ninth Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Brave Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Brave sign is the tenth Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Clean Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Clean sign is the eleventh Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Reverent Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Reverent sign is the twelfth Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Bill Hess
2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Some volunteers came across the original Grand Poobah sign at the 2018 Spook-o-ree.
Reverent Sign
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The new Horseshoe Chapel Reverent sign went up in 2019.
Weather Rock
2010 – Contributed by Mike Arles
The Weather Rock sign, declaring all manner of weather conditions based on a single rock. Fascinating!
Chateau Aquatica Sign
Contributed by Dan Brown
This sign was hung on the Chateau which was used for the Aquatics Staff housing.
Welcome Back
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
This sign went up before the 2021 summer camping season to welcome back campers after a year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Browning Lodge Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Browning Lodge sign, part of the HSRAA signage project.
White House Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The White House sign, part of the HSRAA signage project.
Handicraft Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Handicraft sign, part of the HSRAA signage project.
Disc Golf
2021 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the sign at the top of the Disc Golf course that begins at the old Basketball court near the Kindness Center.
Scout Law Sign
1968 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
Here is the Scout Law sign that adorned the old camp road.
Gateway Sign Replacement
2022 – Contributed by Damon Sinclair
Due to damage, the gateway signs were replaced in 2022 – here is the one for Camp Horseshoe (front).
Gateway Sign Replacement
2022 – Contributed by Damon Sinclair
Due to damage, the gateway signs were replaced in 2022 – here is the one for Camp Horseshoe (rear).
C.C. Cole
2023 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The first camp ranger C. C. Cole was selected at the 2022 Fire & Ice Gala as the name for the newest camp shower house.
Goat Maintenance Area
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This sign tells visitors that goats are “managing” the area near the Pole Barn for overgrowth.
Attack Goats!
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This sign on the Pole Barn warns visitors to avoid the goats that are “managing” the area for overgrowth.
Tubing Launch
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The “Tubing Launch” sign found down on the Horseshoe – Ware trail (Old Boatdocks Trail).