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
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
In grateful memory of
Van Keith Anderson
Nov. 4, 1921 - Jan. 11, 1986
the engineer who developed . . . — — Map (db m60955) HM
This 500 pound bell was installed when the school was constructed in 1873, and was mounted as a memorial during the Bicentennial Year, 1976, when the bldg. was restored — — Map (db m60956) HM
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
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
