Willmar in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
C.C.C. Worker
1933 - 1942
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
1. C.C.C. Worker Marker
Dedicated to the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps who developed; parks, roads and bridges for the pleasure of future generations.
Ernest A. Manthey
Dedicated: July 2006
Erected 2006 by Ernest A. Manthey and Herbert L. Amundson. (Marker Number 37.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.
Location. 45° 8.068′ N, 95° 1.675′ W. Marker is in Willmar, Minnesota, in Kandiyohi County. It can be reached from Business U.S. 71 half a mile north of 10th Street Northeast, on the left when traveling north. Monument is near the east shore of Willmar Lake at Flags of Honor Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Willmar MN 56201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Minnesota and specifically in Southwest Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Robbins Island (approx. 0.4 miles away); Engine 2523 (approx. 0.6 miles away); District #18 Schoolhouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Judge Qvale Cabin (approx.
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Great Northern Railway Engine No. 2523 (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. Two Civilian Conservation Corps seals are on the marker.
Also see . . .
1. Civilian Conservation Corps. "In his first 100 days in office, President Roosevelt approved several measures as part of his "New Deal," including the Emergency Conservation Work Act (ECW), better known as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). With that action, he brought together the nation's young men and the land in an effort to save them both." (Submitted on December 8, 2014.)
2. Ernest August Henry Manthey. Find A Grave. (Submitted on December 8, 2014.)
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
2. Statue Base Plaque
Herbert L. Amundson
Civilian Conservation Corps Camp #725
1933 - 1934
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
3. C.C.C. Worker Statue
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
4. C.C.C. Worker Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 747 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 8, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
