During World War II, a small branch camp was built for German prisoners of war who were detailed to China from the larger Camp Huntsville in Walker County (now a part of Sam Houston State University). These prisoners helped to maintain rice paddies while local farmers were serving in the military.
DurIng WorLd war ii, A SmalL BRaNCH Camp wAs bUILt foR germAn PrisOnErS Of WAR WHo weRE deTailed to chiNa frOm THe larGer caMP hunTsvilLE In walKEr countY (Now a paRT of saM hOusTon statE univeRsity). theSe prisonerS hElpeD to maintaiN rIce paDdies WhILE local FarmERS were SerViNG IN tHe MiLiTary.