Hunt in Wyoming County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Civilian Conservation Corps
Photographed by Bruce Kelly, August 15, 2021
1. The Civilian Conservation Corps Marker
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) lasted from 1933 to 1942 and was disbanded when labor resources were needed for World War II. Throughout the CCC program's existence, an estimated 2.5 to 3 million young men passed through 1,300 CCC camps.
This was the site of SP 5 Great Bend Camp. The young men of Great Bend Camp:
Constructed roads, paths, steps,
bridges, lean-tos, catch basins, and shelters.
Installed water, sewer, electric, and phone lines.
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Initiated work on the Lower Falls footbridge.
Salvaged 50 acres of chestnut logs.
Removed 100 acres of fire hazards.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1933.
Location. 42° 36.043′ N, 78° 0.049′ W. Marker is in Hunt, New York, in Wyoming County. It can be reached from River Road. Marker is located on a path into the woods south of East Cabin Rd near Cabin Area E, which is located in the southeast portion Letchworth State Park. The park entrance road for this section is off of RT436. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hunt NY 14846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Finger Lakes. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and
Photographed by Bruce Kelly, August 16, 2021
2. Marker Detail
In June 1933, the men arrived at Great Bend and set up camp in army tents. By that winter, enrollees had completed work on 20 permanent buildings at the Great Bend Camp The camp remained in operation until December 1935.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Camp 23, Sp 5 - Letchworth State Park's first camp (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Big Bend Camp 23, SP 5 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lower Falls Camp SP-49 (approx. 0.8 miles away); CCC Statue (approx. 0.8 miles away); Life in Lower Falls Camp 49 (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Lower Falls Footbridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); Life and Leisure in a CCC Camp (approx. 0.8 miles away).
Photographed by Bruce Kelly, August 16, 2021
3. Marker Detail
A construction crow prepares a roadbed. Note the early form of mechanized equipment used.
Photographed by Bruce Kelly, August 15, 2021
4. Marker Detail
Photographed by Bruce Kelly, August 15, 2021
5. Marker Detail
One of 15 cabins constructed by the men of the Great Bend Camp.
Photographed by Bruce Kelly, August 16, 2021
6. Marker Detail
Installing waterlines to supply comfort stations and drinking fountains was a major CCC activity at Letchworth State Park.
Photographed by Bruce Kelly, August 16, 2021
7. The Civilian Conservation Corps Marker
The path leads out to E Cabin Rd. The chimney was part of the Big Bend Camp 23 recreation building, it was restored by the Friends of Letchworth Park in 2018. (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=179689)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2021, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 18, 2021, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. 7. submitted on August 21, 2021, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
