Winrock in Conway County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Civilian Conservation Corps and the Building of Arkansas's First State Park
This statue honors Civilian Conservation Corps Company V-1781. these skilled veterans of World War One built Arkansas's first state park.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list.
Location. 35° 7.631′ N, 92° 55.441′ W. Marker is in Winrock, Arkansas, in Conway County. Memorial is on Petit Jean Mountain Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morrilton AR 72110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. What was the Civilian Conservation Corps? (here, next to this marker); The CCC at Petit Jean State Park (a few steps from this marker); Cement Sculptures by Dionicio Rodriguez (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Davies Bridge: Symbol of a Legacy (about 400 feet away); A Vision for the Future (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Pioneer Cabin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Two Dominant Fossils of the Area (approx. ¾ mile away); Geology of Cedar Creek Falls Overlook (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winrock.
More about this marker. The marker is located in Petit Jean State Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.