Leeds in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Civilian Conservation Corps, Leeds, Utah
Photographed By Mh
1. Civilian Conservation Corps, Leeds, Utah
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Civilian Conservation Corps, Leeds, Utah. . The Leeds CCC camp opened in October 1933 under the direction of the Dixie National Forest Service on the site of an existing ranger station. Leeds, a town of less than 200, more than doubled with the opening of the camp. Two hundred young men from all over the country now resided and worked at Camp #585. Townspeople were relunctant at first about the impact the camp would have on local life, but support grew as the CCC camp clearly provided a boon to the struggling economy of Leeds. The community became even more accepting as the men worked on local projects, like a swimming pool, in their off-duty hours.
The Leeds CCC camp opened in October 1933 under the direction of the Dixie National Forest Service on the site of an existing ranger station. Leeds, a town of less than 200, more than doubled with the opening of the camp. Two hundred young men from all over the country now resided and worked at Camp #585. Townspeople were relunctant at first about the impact the camp would have on local life, but support grew as the CCC camp clearly provided a boon to the struggling economy of Leeds. The community became even more accepting as the men worked on local projects, like a swimming pool, in their off-duty hours.
Location. 37° 14.005′ N, 113° 21.995′ W. Marker is in Leeds, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is on West Mulberry Lane north of South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leeds UT 84746, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on May 30, 2012, by Mh of Las Vegas, Nevada. 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
