Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Swain County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Civilian Conservation Corps
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2012
1. Civilian Conservation Corps Marker
of the
Civilian Conservation Corps
1933 – 1942
whose hands built roads, trails, bridges, buildings, campgrounds, and picnic areas in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.
“If you seek their monument, look about you.”
Erected 2008.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 35° 30.812′ N, 83° 18.38′ W. Marker is in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, in Swain County. Marker is on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441), on the left when traveling east. Marker is located near the Oconalufee Visitor Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cherokee NC 28719, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Meathouse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Apple House (about 500 feet away); Mountain Farm Museum (about 500 feet away); Springhouse (about 600 feet away); Corn Cribs (about 700 feet away); Blacksmith Shop
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2012
2. Civilian Conservation Corps Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2012
3. Marker in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
