Camp Catalpa (2)

Richmond Water Works completed in 1891

Property transferred to the City of Richmond in 1931

By 1977 Camp Catalpa had met the criteria for a bird sanctuary.

Fish and Wildlife agreement - 1990

The following articles from the Richmond Register describe the development of the Lake Reba Recreational Area

3-22-91  City Manager says Lake Reba plans will draw tourists
11-2-91  Reba dam work set
3-4-92  Assembly comes through with Lake Reba funding
9-30-92  Reba recreation area opening set
5-18-93  Camp Catalpa shelter dedicated
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February 25, 2008 - lease agreement with Lakeview RV Park, LLC

Richmond Register - March 3, 2008 - Camp Catalpa park plan quickly approved

League of Women Voters of Berea & Madison County have two articles in their March newsletter.