Leeds in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Leeds Historic CCC Camp

Photographed by Mh

1. Leeds Historic CCC Camp Marker

Inscription. In the depression year of 1933, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt initiated the Civilian Conservation Corps. This program provided much needed employment for the nation's youth 18-25 years old. The men had to complete the 8th grade, and have 3-4 family members dependent on their paycheck. The men received $30.00/month of which $25.00 was sent home to their family.

The men at this base camp developed the Oak Grove Campground, built bridges and constructed roads from Leeds to St. George. They were instrumental in preserving and protecting forests, waterways and other natural resources. But the real benefit was that it gave these young men hope, self respect, and a new start in life.

Our task today is to preserve and restore this Utah CCC camp site. Your donations will be used wisely. For more information on other local CCC camps: www.wchsutah.org

Erected 2011 by Eagle Scout Project by Kody Allen.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 37° 14.071′ N,

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113° 22.051′ W. Marker is in Leeds, Utah, in Washington County. It can be reached from West Mulberry Lane north of South Main Street (Utah Route 228), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 West Mulberry Lane, Leeds UT 84746, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leeds CCC Camp (here, next to this marker); Civilian Conservation Corps, Leeds, Utah (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); "They Were Poor, Hungry, and They Built to Last" (about 500 feet away); From Native American Trail to Interstate Exit (approx. ¼ mile away); The Sarah Ann and William Stirling Home (approx. ¼ mile away); The Leeds Tithing Office

Leeds CCC Camp Buildings and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mh, February 22, 2012

2. Leeds CCC Camp Buildings and Marker

Marker is visible on the right.

(approx. ¼ mile away); Water Is Life...The Shovel Is Divine (approx. ¼ mile away); From Schoolhouse to Town Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leeds.

Leeds CCC Camp Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mh, February 22, 2012

3. Leeds CCC Camp Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2012, by Mh of Las Vegas, Nevada. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 29, 2012, by Mh of Las Vegas, Nevada. 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2012, by Mh of Las Vegas, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.