Near Weches in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Weches CCC Camp
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7021.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1933.
Location. 31° 32.143′ N, 95° 14.489′ W. Marker is near Weches, Texas, in Houston County. Marker is on State Highway 21, 0.9 miles west of County Road 1580, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grapeland TX 75844, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mission San Francisco de Los Tejas (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Joseph R. Rice Log Cabin (approx. 0.7 miles away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. ¾ mile away); Mission San Francisco de los Tejas (approx. 0.9 miles away); Community of Weches (approx. one mile away); Glover School (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 3½ miles away); Pine Springs Campground (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weches.
Also see . . . Civilian Conservation Corps - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on August 9, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
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