Cape Elizabeth in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
CCC Headquarters
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 16, 2009
1. CCC Headquarters Marker
One of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal programs, the Civilian Conservation Corps hired unemployed young men during the Great Depression. The CCC provided training to men between the ages of 18 and 25 for work on conservation projects including tree planting, fighting forest fires, and construction. Fort Williams was the state headquarters and induction center for all new enrollees before their assignment to one of Maine's 28 camps. Throughout the nation, more than 2,000,000 men served in the CCC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series lists.
Location. 43° 37.347′ N, 70° 12.588′ W. Marker is in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, in Cumberland County. It can be reached from Shore Road. Marker is in Fort Williams Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape Elizabeth ME 04107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Williams (here, next to this marker); A Town Within A Town (here, next to this marker); National Guard (here, next to this marker); Battery Blair (here, next to this marker); Daily Life (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Fort Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Civilian Conservation Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Elizabeth.
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018
2. CCC Headquarters Marker
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 16, 2009
3. CCC Headquarters Buildings
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018
4. CCC Headquarters Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,423 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 11, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 11, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
