Near Honeybee in Whitley County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
CCC at Cumberland Falls / Civilian Conservation Corps
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 21, 2008
1. CCC at Cumberland Falls Marker, side one
(side one) Some 80,000 Kentuckians served in Civilian Conservation Corps. Three camps located in area (Companies 509, 563, and 1578). All helped develop Cumberland Falls State Park, blazing foot trails, drawing maps, and erecting cabins. Men also built DuPont Lodge; original log structure had 26 rooms, kitchen, and dining room. Lodge and cabins dedicated and given to Ky., 1934.
(side two) Roosevelt's New Deal included Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Begun in 1933, the Corps employed men throughout U.S. building roads and dams, and planting trees for flood control. Jobless boys ages 18-25 received three meals a day and usually $30.00 a month (most of which went to dependents). By 1941, 2 million youths had participated.
Erected 1997 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2002.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 36° 50.405′ N, 84° 20.374′ W. Marker is near Honeybee, Kentucky, in Whitley County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kiwanis Trail (a few steps from this marker); Cumberland Falls MoonBow (approx. ¼ mile away); 4-H Craft Center (approx. 3.1 miles away); McCreary County, 1912 (approx. 10.7 miles away); First Kentucky Oil Well / Martin Beaty (Beatty) (approx. 10.7 miles away); Bon Jellico (approx. 11½ miles away); First White Men Here (approx. 11.6 miles away); "Aunt Julia" Marcum (approx. 12 miles away).
Photographed By Michael Frazier, November 21, 2013
2. ivilian Conservation Corps Marker, side two
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 21, 2008
3. Civilian Cnoservation Corps Marker
Photographed By Michael Frazier, November 21, 2013
4. CCC at Cumberland Falls Marker
Panoramic view of the CCC-constructed DuPont Lodge at Cumberland Falls Resort State Park
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 21, 2008
5. Entrance to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Lodge
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 21, 2008
6. Cumberland River
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,816 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 2. submitted on December 20, 2013, by Michael Frazier of Fort Myers, Florida. 3. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 4. submitted on December 20, 2013, by Michael Frazier of Fort Myers, Florida. 5, 6. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 7. submitted on January 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
