Excerpts from an article appearing in the September 1938 edition of The Post reveal the following:

"The Terrace Log Cabin is being built by the National Youth Administration boys, which means not only that it is giving employment to needy families in the community, but also that, working under the direction of J. M. Blessing, these boys are receiving valuable training for a trade."

"Upon its completion, the cabin will be used as a "Little House" by all the Girl Scout organizations in the Richmond District ... it will give them a suitable and convenient place for overnight excursions."

The cabin's construction began in 1938; the first log placed upon its foundation was by Troop 1 of Big Stone Gap.  It opened in 1939 and National Girl Scout training sessions were underway.