Spring Mill Village in Lawrence County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Civilian Conservation Corp

This area is dedicated to the committed services of the Civilian Conservation Corps

— Co. 1536, Co. 539 —

Civilian Conservation Corp Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 31, 2020

1. Civilian Conservation Corp Marker

Inscription. "Created in early 1933, the CCC was an effort by President Franklin Roosevelt to combine the national need for employment with the preservation of natural and historical resources. From May, 1933 until 1942, CCC boys restored village cabins, built roads, shelterhouses and created the lake. These, and many other projects, were a significant contribution to the creation of Spring Mill State Park."

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. 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 month for this entry is May 1933.

Location. 38° 44.167′ N, 86° 25.35′ W. Marker is in Spring Mill Village, Indiana, in Lawrence County. It can be reached from Indiana Route 60 0.3 miles County Road 950E, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mitchell IN 47446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Shawnee Hills

and in Southern Indiana.

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It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Indiana State Parks (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Indiana State Parks (here, next to this marker); The Granny White House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Amzi Munson Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Stage Coach Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); The Hamer Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Montgomery Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); Hat Factory (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spring Mill Village.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 31, 2020

2. Civilian Conservation Corp Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 31, 2020

3. Civilian Conservation Corp Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.