Red House in Cattaraugus County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Civilian Conservation Corps
Allegany State Park - Salamanca, New York
Camp SP-50 - Red House - Company 1250
Camp SP-51 - Red House - Company 249
Camp SP-19 - Red House - Company 2218
Dedicated this 7th day of October 1990 to the memory of those young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps who lived and worked at the Allegany State Park. The legacy of the CCC is reflected in the many park roads, buildings and other facilities they constructed 50 years ago and which are still serving the public today.
State of New York - Mario M. Cuomo New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - Orin Lehman, Commissioner Allegany Region Commissioners - Joan Milligan, Chairwoman
Joseph C. Johnson • J Charles Shine • Robert E Rich • William A Taylor • Allegany Region • Hugh J. Dunne, Jr. - Regional Director • Allegany State Park - James Rich, Manager
Erected 1990 by New York State Office of Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1990.
Location. 42° 6.041′ N, 78° 44.95′ W. Marker is in Red House, New York, in Cattaraugus County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Allegany State Park Rte. 1 and King's Row. This marker is in front of the Red House Area administration building, by the flag poles. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salamanca NY 14779, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Outdoor Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Weather Station (about 300 feet away); Ski Jumping (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stoddard Hollow (approx. ¾ mile away); Allegany State Park's Camp Allegany (approx. 1.3 miles away); Stone Tower (approx. 2½ miles away); Fire Observation Stations: / Fire Tower is Reborn (approx. 3 miles away); Sweet Water Spring (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red House.
More about this marker. A motor vehicle entrance fee is typically required during regular business hours in season and on weekends.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on September 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 28, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.