Shippen Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Civilian Conservation Corps

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 4, 2011

1. Civilian Conservation Corps Marker

Inscription. In March 1933, the federal government created the CCC to combat the massive unemployment of the Great Depression. Continuing until 1942, the CCC enrolled some three million youths nationwide. In Pennsylvania, 194,572 men were enrolled at 114 camps. The CCC planted billions of trees, built roads and dams, fought forest fires, and developed parks including Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks here.

Erected 1995 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1933.

Location. 41° 41.819′ N, 77° 27.095′ W. Marker is in Shippen Township, Pennsylvania, in Tioga County. Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Route 660, 0.7 miles south of Pennsylvania Road 3004, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located at the Leonard Harrison State Park. It stands adjacent to a picnic shelter which is accessible via a left turn on to a gravel road at the camping area, then an immediate right to the marker at the shelter. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4797 PA Route 660, Wellsboro PA 16901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Live the Legacy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pine Creek Gorge East Rim (about 400 feet away); Nessmuk (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 0.2 miles away); Planting for People (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pine Creek Gorge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Is That an Eagle? (approx. 0.2 miles away); Born to Be Wild... and Respected (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shippen Township.

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Also see . . .
1. Pennsylvania Civilian Conservation Camps. A resource for Pennsylvania CCC Information (Submitted on June 7, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

2. Pennsylvania State Parks - Leonard Harrison - PA DCNR. On the east rim of the canyon, the 585-acre Leonard Harrison State Park has modern facilities, a visitor center and the most famous scenic views of the canyon. (Submitted on June 7, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

3. Pennsylvania State Parks - Colton Point - PA DCNR. On the west rim of Pine Creek Gorge, the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, the 368-acre Colton Point State Park resonates with the rustic charm of the Civilian Conservation
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 4, 2011

2. Wide view of the Civilian Conservation Corps Marker
Corps era of the 1930s. (Submitted on June 7, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

Civilian Conservation Corps Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 4, 2011

3. Civilian Conservation Corps Building

One of the remaining Civilian Conservation Corps-constructed buildings at Leonard Harrison State Park.

Civilian Conservation Corps Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 4, 2011

4. Civilian Conservation Corps Statue

A monument commemorating the efforts in Tioga County by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The statue was dedicated in 1999 at the Leonard Harrison State Park visitors center.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 7, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.

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