Near Caddo in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Civilian Conservation Corps at Possum Kingdom State Park

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 11, 2023

1. Civilian Conservation Corps at Possum Kingdom State Park Marker

Inscription. The Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2888 was transferred here from Tyler in May 1941 to develop Possum Kingdom State Park. The CCC enrollees cleared the park area and shoreline, laid a waterline, built campsites and picnic tables, constructed culverts and more than seven miles of Park Road 33. The CCC camp included barracks for 200 men, a library/recreation building, a kitchen/mess hall, shops, a classroom and infirmary. Closed July 13, 1942, with the advent of World War II, this was the last CCC Camp in Texas. The park continues to serve the region.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 896.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 32° 51.833′ N, 98° 33.501′ W. Marker is near Caddo, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. It is on Route 33 7½ miles east of Farm to Market Road 3253, on the left when traveling east. Park Road 33 at Possum Kingdom State Park, 18 miles north of Caddo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Caddo TX 76429, United States

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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: South Prairie Cemetery (approx. 9½ miles away); Brad Cemetery (approx. 10½ miles away); Sam Bass & Gang in Stephens County (approx. 10½ miles away); Gooseneck Cemetery (approx. 11.4 miles away); The Tonk Valley Community (approx. 13.8 miles away); Comanche Trail Through Palo Pinto County (approx. 14.1 miles away).

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 11, 2023

2. Civilian Conservation Corps at Possum Kingdom State Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.