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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Historical Markers
Markers relating to the Great Depression-era New Deal federal work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried young men from relief families.
Near South Capitol Boulevard near West River Street, on the right when traveling north.
This log cabin is built of native Idaho woods, and each room inside is paneled is a different species.
Originally known as Chateau de Bois. this cabin was erected in 1940 to house the state forester. Built by the Civilian . . . — — Map (db m119193) HM
On Chatcolet Road 6.5 miles east of U.S. 95, on the right when traveling west.
The Coeur d’Alene people are the earliest inhabitants of this area.
The natural wealth of the forests, rivers, and lakes sustained their existence for countless generations on five million acres of ancestral land.
Their lifestyle was . . . — — Map (db m110383) HM
On Banks Lowman Road (State Highway 17) near Forest Road 555, on the left when traveling west.
(Three panels make up this marker:)
In the 1930s, Gallagher CCC widened and surfaced this road, built Scott Mountain Road, developed Hot Springs and Pine Flat Campgrounds, erected fences to control livestock grazing, fought fires, and . . . — — Map (db m119235) HM
On State Highway 34 near Tincup Road, on the left when traveling west.
Caribou Mountain rises 9,800 feet with alpine snowfields feeding Tincup Creek, a tributary to the South Fork of the Snake River. Placer gold discoveries high on the mountain in 1871 led to a gold rush that lasted for two decades. In the 1880s sheep . . . — — Map (db m105963) HM
On State Highway 75 near Yankee Fork Road, on the left when traveling west.
This 1937 stonework building remains as a tribute to Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) craftsmanship. CCC workers from Camp Clayton built the structure. It was originally used as a bathhouse and is now a historic site.
The National Forest System . . . — — Map (db m110038) HM
The log Relic Hall is a fine example of Depression Era rustic architecture. Completed in 1937, it also represents a successful early effort to preserve and interpret community history. The building was designed in 1935 by architect Chris Gunderson . . . — — Map (db m44458) HM
Near North Main Street (U.S. 95) near North Dixon Street, on the right when traveling north.
Before you stands the north tower of the original Manning Crevice Bridge. The original bridge was located approximately 14 miles up on the Big Salmon Road. A new bridge was built and opened in 2018.
HISTORY: The Crevice Bridge was first . . . — — Map (db m119429) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 95) near Well Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Riggins irrigation ditch was built in 1891 by early pioneers, Charlie Clay and brothers Isaac and Johnny Irwin, to supply water to their gold mining operation. By 1894, gold mining waned and the ditch was used for irrigation water. It wasn’t . . . — — Map (db m119354) HM
On North 3rd Street (State Highway 55) 0.1 miles south of Lenora Street, on the left when traveling north.
The McCall City Jail was built for $650 in June, 1930, directly behind the City Hall located on the corner of Lenora and Third Streets.
The City Hall building was later moved 12 miles to Roseberry, ID, leaving the jail as a sole reminder of . . . — — Map (db m109934) HM
On West Lake Street (State Highway 55) at State Street, on the right when traveling south on West Lake Street.
Dedicated to the young men
who served in the
Civilian Conservation Corps
from 1933 – 1942.
Their work in the forests and parks in
Idaho remain for all to enjoy
Dedicated August 5, 2006
NACCCA Chapter 28
city of McCall
. . . — — Map (db m110416) HM
Near State Street near Hewitt Street, on the left when traveling south.
A Rich Tradition Of Land Use
Gathering, Hunting, Trapping, Mining, Logging, Ranching, Farming, Recreation
Around 15 thousand years ago, groups of Native Americans started the long history of land use in this area. Today, the Nez . . . — — Map (db m119494) HM
On Lincoln Highway Road (County Road 1520E) just south of County Road 150N, on the right when traveling south.
Left Panel: “This will certify that the foregoing plot of the town of Farmington laid by me as proprietor is correct.
Witness my hand and seal this 30th day of April 1852.”
J. J. . . . — — Map (db m30979) HM
On South Lincoln Highway, on the right when traveling east.
Members of Civilian Conservation Corps Co. V-2657 SP-52 built their barracks on this site in August 1935. The WWI veterans who comprised this CCC encampment named it Camp Shiloh after the burial place of Thomas and Sarah Lincoln. Like all CCC camps . . . — — Map (db m229793) HM
Near West 87th Street at South Western Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) of the 1930s "changed land and lives forever." The CCC completed construction projects across the country, including many of the Forest Preserves' earliest picnic shelters, bridges and flood control structures. . . . — — Map (db m304279) HM
On South King Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Oscar DePriest
Politician
1871-1951
Shrewd, smart and street savvy, Oscar
DePriest was a natural politician. He
became Chicago’s first black alderman
and the first black congressman elected
from a northern state.
Born in . . . — — Map (db m181271) HM
On Archer Avenue (Illinois Route 171) west of Willow Springs Road, on the right when traveling east.
This statue commemorates the dedication and spirit of the young men who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from April, 1933 to July, 1942.
Camp Chicago-Lemont, Company 612
Willow Springs, Illinois
Established June 4, 1933
. . . — — Map (db m267606) HM
On Archer Avenue (Illinois Route 171) west of Willow Springs Road, on the right when traveling east.
In 1994, the Willow Springs Historical Society (WSHS) was approached by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Alumni Chapter 77 requesting assistance in restoring some of the area once occupied by CCC Camp Chicago-Lemont #612. Their intent was to . . . — — Map (db m295881) HM
On Archer Avenue (Route 171) west of Willow Springs Road, on the right when traveling east.
At the height of the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected President and inaugurated in January, 1933 and by the Spring of that same year he had the Civilian Conservation Corps program up and running.
The Civilian Conservation . . . — — Map (db m295874) HM
On Archer Avenue (Illinois Route 171) west of Willow Springs Road.
In 1935, Camp #612 was built on the hill above Archer Avenue, just west of Willow Springs Road. The first group of men to arrive, after being processed at Fort Sheridan, constructed the camp site and built a path down to Archer Avenue. Remnants of . . . — — Map (db m295878) HM
On Archer Avenue (Route 171) west of Willow Springs Road, on the right when traveling east.
In their free time, the men would walk down the hill to Banks and Koller's Tavern on Archer and Willow Springs Road. They took streetcars to Argo to see a show or go to Chicago. Someone always waited at the bottom of the hill for the last streetcar . . . — — Map (db m295880) HM
The Ben Fuller House is one of, if not the oldest surviving buildings in DuPage County. The farmhouse was built sometime between 1835 and 1842 by Benjamin Fuller, one of DuPage County’s earliest settlers. Mr. Fuller reportedly arrived to the area . . . — — Map (db m48058) HM
Near Spring Road 0.7 miles York Road (County Route 8), on the right when traveling north.
Between 1934 and 1938 Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve was home to the men of Company V-1668 of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Most of the men were veterans of World War I. Their first job was to construct the camp's temporary barracks, . . . — — Map (db m264856) HM
If you were one of the men who owned a mill at this site between 1835 and 1897, you needed a dam to pool the water to power it.
For 30 years you built your dam out of brush, straw and mud. When spring floods carried it downstream, you watched and . . . — — Map (db m292975) HM
On Lodge Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Over the years, about 165,000 individuals were employed in at least 50 Illinois Civilian Conservation Corps camps in Illinois. Many of these worked on projects in Illinois' state parks.
One of the most successful programs to aid Americans . . . — — Map (db m142758) HM
Over the years, about 165,000 individuals were employed in at least 50 Illinois Civilian Conservation Corps camps in Illinois. Many of these worked on projects in Illinois' state parks.
One of the most successful programs to aid Americans . . . — — Map (db m225080) HM
In 1933 the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the core of Starved Rock Lodge — the lobby, dining room, kitchen and cabins for a cost of $200,000. Also they constructed many of the structures - bridges, shelters, and the trails you see today. . . . — — Map (db m185000) HM
Near West Fairview Park Drive 0.1 miles west of West Eldorado Street, on the left when traveling west.
This is the lone survivor of four fountains built in 1936 by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps).
Construction of the west end of the park by the CCC included two wooden bridges, a bridle trail, picnic areas and pavilions #3 and #4.
. . . — — Map (db m253543) HM
On Illinois Route 123 at Route 97 on Illinois Route 123.
To the south stands a mature red hawthorne tree, planted around 1930 under the direction of the Garden Clubs of Illinois to beautify the highways leading to Lincoln's New Salem. Several organizations, including the Civilian Conservation Corps, . . . — — Map (db m57346) HM
On Illinois Route 123 at Route 97, on the right when traveling east on Illinois Route 123.
This tree was within inches of being the Illinois state champion red hawthorn (Crataegus Mollis) when a violent storm split its trunk in the Spring of 2019.
According to Mr. Whitehurst, as recorded by Guy Sternberg of the nearby . . . — — Map (db m285215) HM
On Westbrook Drive 0.2 miles south of Grove Street, on the left when traveling south.
During the Great Depression of the 1930s, the Federal Government established a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp on the northside of Fort Wayne. The CCC was part of President Roosevelt's New Deal; it was established in 1933 and expanded in . . . — — Map (db m250233) HM
On Canyon Road at Clifty Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north on Canyon Road.
1920 Clifty Falls became Indiana's third state park. William A. Guthrie, James Watkinson Lilly, and Michael Christian Garber Jr. were all driving forces in the development of Clifty Falls as a State Park. The purchase price of the original . . . — — Map (db m303194) HM
Following the 1929 stock market crash, almost 18 million people became unemployed. Two million became homeless. Newly elected Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented emergency measures, among them the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). . . . — — Map (db m281870) HM
On Indiana Route 7 at Muscatatuck Park Entrance Road, on the left when traveling north on Indiana Route 7. Reported missing.
Opened 1921 as Indiana's fourth state park for its natural beauty and recreation potential. Named Vinegar Mills State Park after stone-cutting mill in park. Renamed Muscatatuck State Park 1922. Stone shelters and stairways, fire tower, trails, . . . — — Map (db m45877) HM
Near Indiana Route 60 0.3 miles County Road 950E, on the right when traveling west.
"Created in early 1933, the CCC was an effort by President Franklin Roosevelt to combine the national need for employment with the preservation of natural and historical resources. From May, 1933 until 1942, CCC boys restored village cabins, built . . . — — Map (db m163025) HM
Near Indiana Route 60 0.3 miles west of County Road 950E, on the right when traveling west.
…our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking
places. They are rich storehouses of memories and
reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an
inspiration to the young.
Richard Lieber, Founder
Indiana State . . . — — Map (db m163028) HM
On Mounds Road (Indiana Route 232) 1 mile north of Donnelly Road (Local Road E100S), on the right when traveling south.
…our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking
places. They are rich storehouses of memories and
reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an
inspiration to the young.
Richard Lieber, Founder
Indiana State . . . — — Map (db m163059) HM
Camp Edwin F. Glenn, named after a former Post Commander, was constructed in 1935. It originally housed the Citizen's Military Training Camp, but served many purposes over time.
Camp Glenn proved successful as a camp within the larger Fort . . . — — Map (db m280267) HM
On Trail 7 near County Road 100 East, on the right when traveling north.
This sign honors the dedication and vision of the people who were instrumental in the creation of Indiana Dunes State Park. Each saw the park from their own perspective, experiences, and emotional connections, but all played a role in the creation . . . — — Map (db m312675) HM
On North 25 East, on the right when traveling north.
The 650-foot section of Dunes Creek in front of you has been restored to improve habitat, water quality and recreational experiences.
Dunes Creek has a watershed that encompasses 7,407 acres of the surrounding landscape. State and national park . . . — — Map (db m296477) HM
Near Trail 8 0.4 miles south of Trail 10, on the right when traveling south.
Following the 1929 stock market crash, almost 18 million people became unemployed. Two million became homeless. Newly elected Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented emergency measures, among them the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). . . . — — Map (db m254915) HM
In 1926 the Studebaker Corporation purchased 850 acres from area farmers to develop an automobile proving ground. This same year, the Clubhouse was built for employee lodging, including a caretaker's apartment. The Clubhouse transformed over the . . . — — Map (db m64814) HM
Near Indiana Route 727 just west of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
The administration building housed the camp offices, army offices, dispensary (medical clinic), supply room and, later, the infirmary (hospital).
[Caption:]
Administration building in the foreground, 1938. — — Map (db m236156) HM
Near Indiana Route 727 south of Lane 100 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
Most of the six barracks are in areas that later became overgrown with vegetation. Which two are in what is now open picnic area? — — Map (db m236161) HM
Near Route 727 south of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
The 18 × 26 bath house was shared by at least 180 men in camp.
Company 556 received its training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. The company was first assigned to Indiana Dunes State Park before moving to Pokagon. — — Map (db m238392) HM
On Indiana Route 727 south of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
You are standing next to the flagpole site. Looking to the north, toward the current picnic grounds, stood Barrack #1. Notice the trees in the photo. Many of them still stand today. Can you find them? — — Map (db m236157) HM
Near Indiana Route 727 south of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
The latrine was the outhouse for the camp. It was at four different locations during the lifespan of the camp. Can you find the four different depressions in the ground?
Latrine in background. Background image is CCC sewer . . . — — Map (db m238394) HM
Near Indiana Route 727 south of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
Look for the concrete slab that was at the kitchen entrance. Large tubs of water for cleaning dishes and utensils were set on this slab. The mess hall, where the boys would eat, was connected to the kitchen. On the south side of the mess hall was . . . — — Map (db m236158) HM
Near West Indiana 727 0.7 miles west of Park Entrance Gate.
The recreation hall was later named Weaver Hall after the well-liked commanding officer, Captain Weaver. With WWII pending, Captain Weaver left Company 556 to return to active army duty.
Weaver Hall provided:
Near West Indiana 727 0.7 miles west of Park Entrance Gate.
Bleak Times, Bright Promise
The 1929 stock market crash was the catalyst for the Great Depression. Almost 18 million people were unemployed and two million Americans were homeless. Newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt . . . — — Map (db m227722) HM
Near Indiana Route 127 0.7 miles south of Local Road W500N, on the right when traveling south.
There are times when we protect a natural area and we discover a bit of our past, which further adds to an already rich story of the land.
What are these big stone dams doing out here in the middle of nowhere?!
Not all projects were . . . — — Map (db m254996) HM
Near Indiana Route 727 0.7 miles north of Lane 100 Lake James, on the right when traveling north.
The finding of a spring during construction further enhanced this special building.
The Spring Shelter was completed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1938. As the shelter was being constructed, the CCC men noticed a nearby . . . — — Map (db m254989) HM
On 1st Avenue north of Court Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
T.S. Mardis constructed this building and most of the brick structures facing the square. Dry goods and boots and shoes were sold here in the 1880's. By the 1890's the first floor was a hardware store with a tin shop in the back. For the next 60 . . . — — Map (db m72803) HM
People have always been attracted to the loess Hills, with their rich natural resources and beautiful landscape. Native peoples, explorers, early settlers, and modern man have gathered across, settled upon, and enjoyed these lush lands.
. . . — — Map (db m136493) HM
History
Company 788, CCC, was formed at Camp Whiteside, Fort Riley, Kansas, May 19, 1933. The company was made up of Kansas boys, the largest percentage coming from the eastern part of the state.
After conditioning at Fort Riley, the . . . — — Map (db m50189) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m50187) HM
Another advantage the Civilian Conservation Corps offered to its enrollees was the chance to further their education. In their spare time, they could enroll in classes, such as radio operator and maintenance, surveying, photography, leather works, . . . — — Map (db m50207) HM
By 1936, the progress of building the dam was greatly accelerated with the arrival of new heavy equipment. The men now had excavators, dump trucks, caterpillar tractors, box sleds, and a pull-type grader.
The CCC camp had storage sheds for . . . — — Map (db m50234) HM
Proof of how hard times were during the Great Depression, this CCC recruiting poster depicts a young man wearing a clean, pressed uniform with a plate of food. Another incentive to enroll into the CCC was a $30.00 a month salary with $25.00 . . . — — Map (db m50192) HM
"We used mules and dump wagons before we got dump trucks," said Stanley Dolinar.
Prior to 1935, the majority of earth was moved by mule teams pulling slip buckets and wagons.
On display here is a pair of slip buckets actually used to . . . — — Map (db m50235) HM
This lake constructed
by the
United States
Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Civilian Conservation Corps
cooperating with Kansas State
Forestry-Fish-Game Commission — — Map (db m50236) HM
The story of the Civilian Conservation Corps cannot be told without knowing the tale of the times from which it was created. The stock market crash of 1929, which led to the Great Depression coupled with the lack of soil conservation enabled the . . . — — Map (db m50186) HM
You Are Here! The Water Tower. Rumor had it that whoever had the job of testing and chlorinating the drinking water in the tower received more than his share of ribbing from the men. The only recorded time of discontent was over the sulfur . . . — — Map (db m50233) HM
The 788th Co. was nicknamed the Fire Devils because of its reputation for putting out prairie fires while stationed at Camp Ruteledge in Minnesota. The nickname remained with the company throughout service. The men were proud of their reputation . . . — — Map (db m50210) HM
The Farlington project started with a creek bed surrounded by trees and brush that had to be cut and hauled away. In fact, 90 percent of the work to build Crawford State Lake was done by hand. As one volunteer claimed, "You worked, and you worked . . . — — Map (db m50190) HM
This area encompasses a portion of the National Rifle Range.
The idea for such a site originated with Congressional legislation in 1904. The Army's growing emphasis on marksmanship and the idea that Fort Riley was the geographical center of . . . — — Map (db m74298) HM
On Lakeshore Drive, on the left when traveling west.
From 1933 to 1942 the Civilian Conservation Corps had more than 3.5 million enrollees, including 38,163 Kansas youth and veterans. The CCC left a legacy of improvements in our natural resources and infrastructure. This statue honors them for . . . — — Map (db m60995) HM
On Lakeshore Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Election held Nov. 6. 1934 - Camp moved in Feb. 3. 1936 - Plan approved Aug. 9. 1936 - Gate closed June 17. 1937 - First state fish Mar. 1938 - First county fish Apr. 20. 1938 - Lake level high elv. 133.3 June 24. 1938 - Gate opened Elev 127.3 Nov. . . . — — Map (db m60997) HM
On Lakeshore Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Marion County Park & Lake is the result of two FDR New Deal programs that were born during the 1930s depression. The Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration's goals were to put men to work and conserve our natural resources. . . . — — Map (db m60994) HM
1821 • The Santa Fe Trail is first used by travelers throughout this area.
1827 • Big John Spring, now buried beneath the highway berm 100 ft. south, is discovered and named by George Sibley survey party.
1844 • John C. Fremont's party, . . . — — Map (db m192211) HM
On Main Street east of Highland Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
When settlers came to the prairie in the 1870s, they learned from the land that grasses grew better than any other crop here. In 1874, Russian Mennonite immigrants brought seeds of Turkey Red winter wheat from the Russian steppes. Well . . . — — Map (db m64254) HM
1903 • Pelican Island established in Florida
1905 • Congress establishes the Wichita Mountains Forest and Game Preserve
1908 • National Bison Range established in Montana
1912 • National Elk Refuge established in Wyoming
1918 • . . . — — Map (db m64274) HM
Near Chained Rock Road 4 miles east of 382, on the right when traveling east.
Chained Rock is a boulder formation of Pine Mountain, 2,200 feet above sea level. The Chain, 101 feet long with seen pound links, was carried here by a four-mule team in two trips. It is anchored to the rock with pegs 1½ × 24 inches concreted into . . . — — Map (db m181126) HM
On School Road at Alta Vista Drive, on the right when traveling south on School Road.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) company
3541 began here in July 1935 on a former ball
park site owned by John L. Vest. Known as
Camp Bean Ridge to the 200 men stationed
here, it was 1 of 44 CCC camps in Kentucky
In all, more than 89,000 . . . — — Map (db m133269) HM
This Model 1829 Cannon # 209 was affectionately called a "32-pounder". This simply means it shot a 32-pound, round iron shot. Most of the large cannons used at Forts DeRussy, Henry, Donelson, Pillow, and Island #10 were this size. Cast in 1839 at . . . — — Map (db m37300) HM
Settlement and Early Growth The French explorers Marquette and Joliet first explored the area around Columbus in 1673. The French gave Columbus the name "Iron Banks," believing the color of the banks indicated the presence of iron. In 1783, . . . — — Map (db m37014) HM
On Kentucky Route 90, on the right when traveling west on Kentucky Route 90.
(side one) Some 80,000 Kentuckians served in Civilian Conservation Corps. Three camps located in area (Companies 509, 563, and 1578). All helped develop Cumberland Falls State Park, blazing foot trails, drawing maps, and erecting cabins. Men . . . — — Map (db m9811) HM
On Twin Bridges Road (State Highway 488) at Messina Road, on the left when traveling south on Twin Bridges Road.
On June 28, 1933, Company 1446 of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) occupied Camp Packard (F-3) one mile south of this location near Castor Plunge. Camp Packard was the center of operations for tree planting, fire-fighting, road and bridge . . . — — Map (db m136382) HM
On Pitkin Highway (Highway 10) 1 mile east of Lookout Road, on the left when traveling east.
CCC planted these slash pine
in 1939 in Kisatchie National
Forest. CCC reforestation and
construction of dams, roads,
fire towers and recreation
areas (1933-42) contributed
to a rebirth in Vernon
Parish's forest industry. — — Map (db m125536) HM
One of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal programs, the Civilian Conservation Corps hired unemployed young men during the Great Depression. The CCC provided training to men between the ages of 18 and 25 for work on conservation projects including . . . — — Map (db m25390) HM
This plaque was dedicated by Chapter 111 Alumni by former members of the Civilian Conservation Corps in memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the members, who served at this post and other C.C.C. camps in Maine and throughout the United States . . . — — Map (db m50361) HM
This plaque was dedicated by Chapter 111 Alumni by former members of the Civilian Conservation Corps in memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the members, who served at this post and other C.C.C. camps in Maine and throughout the United States . . . — — Map (db m55601) HM
Built as a ranger residence in 1934, the Thunder Hole ranger station later housed the first interpretive displays in the park. Rangers were stationed here to answer visitor questions and present programs about the park.
The Civilian Conservation . . . — — Map (db m54414) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m111015) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 1) at Depot Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
This plaque was dedicated by Chapter 111 Alumni by former members members of the Civilian Conservation Corps in memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and members,
who served at C.C.C. camps in Maine and throughout the United States between the . . . — — Map (db m125224) HM
On Oak Street south of Sacco Road, on the right when traveling south.
This plaque was dedicated by Chapter
111 Alumni by former members of
the Civilian Conservation Corps in
memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
and the members, who served at
C.C.C. camps in Maine and throughout
the United States between the . . . — — Map (db m276176) HM
Near Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1) at South Street.
"There is much to be discovered [indistinguishable] way of beautiful scenery inaccessible on account of lack of trails and [indistinquishable] time this park will be one of the nicest in this part of the county." - Tell W. . . . — — Map (db m8845) HM
Near Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15) 0.5 miles south of Welty Road, on the right when traveling south.
Beginning in the 1730's, German and Swiss immigrants would traverse this area, coming from the eastern Pennsylvania en-route to the Shenandoah Valley. Many would settle on, and beside, Catoctin Mountain.
Family farms were quick to sprout up . . . — — Map (db m159915) HM
Many organizations and individuals have played a part in cultivating Catoctin Mountain Park’s legacy of conservation and education. Since the 1930’s thousands of adults and school children have participated in learning-by-doing programs. They have . . . — — Map (db m61237) HM
Long before 1930, thirteen acres of low-lying land in the village of New Germany was flooded and dammed. An earthen dam was constructed, largely through the efforts of John Swauger, to hold back the waters of Poplar Lick Run for the operation of . . . — — Map (db m61167) HM
In 1850, this land was the site of a three-story gristmill, which processed wheat, buckwheat and cornmeal for the people who lived in the village of New Germany. John Swauger built the gristmill piece by piece, using hardwood from his own property, . . . — — Map (db m61169) HM
On Maple Glade Road east of Tolliver Camp Road, on the right when traveling north.
A nationwide program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to perform emergency natural resource conservation work on public lands. The C C C employed millions during the depression and set the standards for the development of our State and . . . — — Map (db m206732) HM
Near Clara Barton Parkway 1.5 miles Capital Beltway Inner Loop (Interstate 495), on the right when traveling east.
After being neglected for nearly a decade, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal received new life with the New Deal programs in the late 1930s. Two African American Civilian Conservation Corps camps were setup at nearby Cabin John and Carderock to . . . — — Map (db m105328) HM
Near Carderock 0.3 miles south of Clara Barton Parkway, on the left when traveling west.
Has a job ever rewarded you with more than a paycheck? This was the case for many young African-American men who reported for duty each morning at Camp NP-2, where you are now standing. They lived a military lifestyle as Civilian . . . — — Map (db m160754) HM
On Macarthur Boulevard 0.3 miles south of Clara Barton Parkway, on the left when traveling west.
Have you ever had difficulty finding a job? During the Great Depression of the 1930s, 15 million Americans—a quarter of the nation's workforce—were unemployed. Many people lived in poverty. African-American unemployment rates were two to three . . . — — Map (db m160747) HM
Near Glenallan Avenue east of Heurich Road, on the right when traveling east.
Over a hundred years ago an acorn sprouted in this spot. During its long life, the oak provided food and shelter for animals. Tree rings tell the story of a tree's life. Wide rings mean years of good growth; narrow rings may mean drought when the . . . — — Map (db m113949) HM
On Washington Monument Road 0.3 miles north of Zittlestown Road, on the right when traveling north.
Background Overshadowed by the Battle of Antietam (near Sharpsburg), which took place three days later and resulted in a loss of 23,000 men, the Battle of South Mountain nevertheless played a crucial role in determining the outcome of . . . — — Map (db m129047) HM
Volunteer villagers of nearby Boonesboro celebrated their Independence Day July 4, 1827, by building and dedicating this first monument to the memory of George Washington.
Repaired and altered many times over a hundred years by patriotic . . . — — Map (db m1908) HM
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was created by president Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression to provide employment opportunities and to improve the country’s forest and recreation resources.
Administration and logistics were the . . . — — Map (db m106408) HM
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