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Century-Old Ozarks Gypsy Camp Preserved

J. Froelich
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Jerrid Gelinas stands outside of Tree Top Inn, a former Gypsy Camp girl's dormitory, which is undergoing restoration.

Gypsy Camp, constructed on the banks of the Illinois River south of Siloam Springs in rural Benton County almost a century ago, is being preserved. The quaint girls' summer camp operated from 1921 to 1978 before turning into a private residence. Two years ago, a private partnership purchased the property to establish a a river outfitting business and restore the site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Jerrid Gelinas provides a tour.

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.
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