Near Seven Springs in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Camp Life
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. Camp Life Marker
Inscription.
Camp Life. . The CCC reshaped lives, both on and off the job. Each day began with reveille at 6:00 AM and ended with lights out at 10:00 PM Everything had a time and place including meals, education, recreation, and the fondly-remembered antics of young men at camp. , "...we'd hose the mess down, then strap brushes to our feet and skate around like we was ice skating." , George Nicholson, CCC alumnus, Camp SP-15. , , New Outlook , Living at a CCC camp meant close quarters with 200 men of diverse backgrounds. Each day included intensive physical labor, hearty meals, and sound sleep. The experience brought impoverished young men to find an attitude of gratefulness and satisfaction. , "...the CCC helped me grow up. It gave me hope, opportunity and a sense of pride." , LaVerne J. Livengood, CCC Alumnus, Camp SP-15.
The CCC reshaped lives, both on and off the job. Each day began with reveille at 6:00 AM and ended with lights out at 10:00 PM Everything had a time and place including meals, education, recreation, and the fondly-remembered antics of young men at camp.
"...we'd hose the mess down, then strap brushes to our feet and skate around like we was ice skating."
George Nicholson, CCC alumnus, Camp SP-15.
New Outlook
Living at a CCC camp meant close quarters with 200 men of diverse backgrounds. Each day included intensive physical labor, hearty meals, and sound sleep. The experience brought impoverished young men to find an attitude of gratefulness and satisfaction.
"...the CCC helped me grow up. It gave me hope, opportunity and a sense of pride."
LaVerne J. Livengood, CCC Alumnus, Camp SP-15.
Erected by Pennsylvania DCNR.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.
Location. 40° 0.594′ N, 79° 13.462′ W. Marker is near Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker can be reached from Laurel Hill Park Road, 0.4 miles west of Trent Road. Located at the Laurel Hill State Park Office. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somerset PA 15501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Also see . . . Laurel Hill State Park. (Submitted on November 2, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
2. Camp Life Marker
Marker is at the Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
