Augusta in Kennebec County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Civilian Conservation Corps

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017

1. Civilian Conservation Corps Marker

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Inscription. In honor of the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps who, from 1933 to 1942, changed the face of Maine by building parks, roads, trails, forests and citizenship, leaving a lasting legacy to the conservation of natural resources for which all citizens of Maine owe a debt of gratitude.

Erected 2001 by the State of Maine and N.A.C.C.C.A. Chapter 111.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 2001.

Location. 44° 18.374′ N, 69° 46.995′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Maine, in Kennebec County. Monument is near the west end of the Maine Cultural Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 State Street (US Hwy 201), Augusta ME 04333, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. NAS Brunswick Tribute to State of Maine (a few steps from this marker); Samantha Reed Smith (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Car "America" / Le Char America (about 500 feet away); Maine Mounted Light Artillery / Artillerie Légère à Cheval du Maine (about 500 feet away); Lincoln's Request / L'Appel de Lincoln

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(about 500 feet away); Vietnam Veterans Pine Grove (about 500 feet away); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (about 600 feet away); Blaine Mansion (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Also see . . .
1. Civilian Conservation Corps in Maine. Maine Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on December 4, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Civilian Conservation Corps Records. Maine State Archives (Submitted on December 4, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. Civilian Conservation Corps in Maine on Facebook. (Submitted on December 4, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Civilian Conservation Corps Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017

2. Civilian Conservation Corps Monument

At far right of photo, in shadows

Civilian Conservation Corps Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017

3. Civilian Conservation Corps Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.