Hill City in Pennington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

"Work Call"

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 11, 2018

1. "Work Call" Marker

Inscription. This memorial dedicated to
the young men of the
Civilian Conservation Corps
1933-1942

Made possible by a grant from
”Sarge”
Melvin B. Hermanson
2008

Erected 2008.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list.

Location. 43° 56.292′ N, 103° 33.675′ W. Marker is in Hill City, South Dakota, in Pennington County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 385) 0.4 miles north of Museum Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the grounds of the CCC Museum of South Dakota at this address. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23935 US-385, Hill City SD 57745, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Black Hills Central Railroad's Famous Engine #7 (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Steam Locomotive (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Black Hills Central Railroad (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hill City Depot (approx. ¾ mile away); Semaphore & Telegraph (approx. ¾ mile away); BNSF Railroad Signal

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Von Woehrman Building (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hill City (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hill City.

Also see . . .
1. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). In his first 100 days in office, President Roosevelt approved several measures as part of his "New Deal," including the Emergency Conservation Work Act (ECW), better known as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). With that action, he brought together the nation's young men and the land in an effort to save them both. Roosevelt proposed to recruit thousands of unemployed young men, enlist them in a peacetime army, and send them to battle the erosion and destruction of the nation's natural resources. More than any other New Deal agency, the CCC is considered to be an extension of Roosevelt's personal philosophy. (Submitted on July 15, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. The Official CCC Museum of South Dakota. The CCC Museum of South Dakota is the home for an ever growing collection of photos, artifacts and of course the roster of the great men who's work is still very relevant today. Out of the economic chaos emerged the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The goal was two-fold: conservation

"Work Call" Marker (<i>tall view; showing "CCC Boy" statue above marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 11, 2018

2. "Work Call" Marker (tall view; showing "CCC Boy" statue above marker)

of our natural resources and the salvage of our young men. The work of America's young men dramatically changed the future. More than 27,000 men contributed to the many significant projects in South Dakota and were able to help support their families back home. (Submitted on July 15, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

"Work Call" Marker (<i>wide view showing South Dakota CCC Museum & Visitor Center in background</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 11, 2018

3. "Work Call" Marker (wide view showing South Dakota CCC Museum & Visitor Center in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.