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

Bath House

— [Civilian Conservation Corps Camp] —

Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 30, 2023

1. Bath House Marker

Inscription.
The 18 × 26 bath house was shared by at least 180 men in camp.

Company 556 received its training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. The company was first assigned to Indiana Dunes State Park before moving to Pokagon.

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° 42.158′ N, 85° 1.75′ W. Marker is near Angola, Indiana, in Steuben County. It is in Pokagon State Park. Marker can be reached from Route 727 south of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west. Marker is .7 miles from the Park Entrance Gate. Follow signs to the Nature Center. The CCC Camp markers are on the left just past the toboggan slide. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1475 W 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. Latrine (within shouting distance of this marker); Recreation Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Barracks #1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag Pole (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Mess Hall (about 300 feet away); Administration Building (about 400 feet away); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angola.

Site marker for the Bath House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lou Donkle

2. Site marker for the Bath House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2023, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on December 30, 2023, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2023, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.