Riverton in Barkhamsted in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Henry Robinson Buck
Photographed By Alan M. Perrie, April 18, 2016
1. Henry Robinson Buck Marker
Henry Robinson Buck
1876-1934
whose friendly nature and
work for public recreational
areas endeared him to all
his associates.
This trail was located by him
and built by the Civilian
Conservation Corps.
May 18, 1935
Erected 1935.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 41° 56.511′ N, 73° 0.743′ W. Marker is in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. It is in Riverton. Marker can be reached from West River Road, 2 miles north of Route 318. The marker is located 1.0 miles on the Henry Buck Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 W River Rd, Barkhamsted CT 06063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp White (approx. ¼ mile away); Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village (approx. ¼ mile away); Peoples State Forest (approx. ¼ mile away); Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village Cellar Holes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Barkhamsted Lighthouse Village Grind Stone
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More about this marker.
The marker is located on the blue blazed Henry Buck Trail. Detailed directions can be found on Barkhamsted's Hiking web site:
http://barkhamsted.us/About/Community/HikinginBarkhamsted/tabid/199/Default.aspx
Regarding Henry Robinson Buck.
Henry R Buck was a civil engineer who directed the construction of Connecticutʼs CCC camps in the 1930ʼs. The CCC built the bridge near the trailhead that connected Peoples State and American Legion State Forest. He was an active hiker and designed and built the Henry Buck Trail. It is a short and challenging trail with lots of photo ops, especially during the wildflower season. It passes historic sites, and has a great viewpoint across the Valley. He was one of the earliest conservationists and an active member of the Connecticut Forest and Park Association of which he served as vice-president. Tragically he died in a car accident in 1934.
Also see . . .
Photographed By Alan M. Perrie, April 18, 2016
2. Henry Robinson Buck Marker
1. Civilian Conservation Corps. (Submitted on March 19, 2017, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
2. Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps. (Submitted on March 19, 2017, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
3. Civilian Conservation Corps in Connecticut. (Submitted on March 19, 2017, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Alan M. Perrie, April 18, 2016
3. The CCC bridge foundation connecting 2 State Parks.
Photographed By Alan M. Perrie, April 18, 2016
4. The Henry Buck Trail
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2017, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 19, 2017, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
