Shippen Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
United States Civilian Conservation Corps
Colton State Park
Beginning late in 1929, the Great Depression was a desperate time for the economy of the United States. The stock market crashed and unemployment reached record high levels.
Elected in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt acted quickly to start relief. Thirty-seven days after inauguration, the first enrollee signed into the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Many young men came to the camps hungry and poorly clothed. They were issued uniforms and given three meals a day. Most young men gained about forty pounds while in the CCC. The men earned $30 a month, most of which was sent home to their families.
The U.S. Army ran the camps, but foresters directed the work. The CCC fought forest fires, planted trees, built roads and buildings and created many state parks. The CCC transformed Pennsylvania and the United States. Hard work—Pride—Spirit—Education—Recreation—Sports—Comradery—Heritage.
(Inscription next to the image in the upper left)
“I propose to create a Civilian Conservation Corps to be used in simple work…more important, however, than the material gains will be the moral and spiritual value of such work.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt March 9, 1933.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1933.
Location. 41° 42.523′ N, 77° 27.917′ W. Marker is in Shippen Township, Pennsylvania, in Tioga County. Marker is on Colton Road. The marker is located in Colton Point State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellsboro PA 16901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pine Creek Gorge (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Pine Creek Gorge (approx. one mile away); Nessmuk (approx. one mile away); Is That an Eagle? (approx. one mile away); Planting for People (approx. one mile away); Born to Be Wild... and Respected (approx. one mile away); Live the Legacy (approx. one mile away); Pine Creek Gorge East Rim (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shippen Township.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 28, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.