Pokagon State Park near Angola in Steuben County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Barracks #1

— Civilian Conservation Corps Camp —

Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 30, 2023

1. Barracks #1 Marker

Inscription. Most of the six barracks are in areas that later became overgrown with vegetation. Which two are in what is now open picnic area?

Erected 2021 by Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Topics and series. This historical marker 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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 41° 42.193′ N, 85° 1.76′ W. Marker is near Angola, Indiana, in Steuben County. It is in Pokagon State Park. Marker can be reached from Indiana Route 727 south of Lane 100 Lake James, on the left when traveling west. The marker is .7 miles from the Park Entrance Gate. Follow signs to the Nature Center. The CCC Camp markers stand on the left just past the toboggan slide. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1415 W Indiana 727, Angola IN 46703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Recreation Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Bath House (within shouting distance of this marker); Latrine (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag Pole (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp

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(about 400 feet away); Pokagon's Toboggan Slide (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (about 500 feet away); Mess Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angola.

Site marker for Barracks #1 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lou Donkle

2. Site marker for Barracks #1

(Similar site markers for all other Barracks.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2023, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2023, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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