Crawford State Park in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
C.C.C. Volunteer
We dedicate this monument to the 3.5 million men of the Civilian Conservation Corps. We celebrate their legacy of accomplishments they left for the future to enjoy.
This is the home of Camp Farlington, Co. 788th "Fire Devils" SCS-10-L, who built Crawford State Lake from 1934-1939.
Dedicated June 4, 2005
"Man owns neither the land nor the resources upon which he resides, he has merely borrowed them for the short time he is present on this Earth..." John Spurling 1926-2003
Erected 2005 by National CCC Alumni Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1764.
Location. 37° 38.651′ N, 94° 48.869′ W. Marker is in Crawford State Park, Kansas, in Crawford County. Monument is about 400 feet ESE of the park entrance, off 710th Avenue (Kansas Route 277), near West Lake Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farlington KS 66734, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Beginning (here, next to this marker); Hard Work (a few steps from this marker); Equipment (within shouting distance of this marker); A Brief History of the 788th Company [CCC] (within shouting distance of this marker); Work Done By Hand (within shouting distance of this marker); Hard Times (within shouting distance of this marker); The Camp of Co. 788 of the Civilian Conservation Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Education (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crawford State Park.
Also see . . .
1. Crawford State Park, Kansas. Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks website entry (Submitted on December 4, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Civilian Conservation Corps. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 4, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 8. submitted on December 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.