Civilian Conservation Corps legacy lives on in state parks

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A log cabin constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps is available to rent at Kooser State Park.

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Jones Mill Run Dam, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, with its associated waterfall, is a photogenic landmark at Laurel Hill State Park.

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A Civilian Conservation Corps camp is seen under construction at the future site of Laurel Hill State Park.

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A Civilian Conservation Corps crew poses for a 1938 photo at the future site of Laurel Hill State Park.

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This monument located near the Laurel Hill State Park visitors center honors the Civilian Conservation Corps crew members who worked at the site in the 1930s.

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This monument located near the Laurel Hill State Park visitors center honors the Civilian Conservation Corps crew members who worked at the site in the 1930s.

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A large cabin constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps accommodates visitors at Laurel Hill State Park.

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Cots await the addition of bedding and visitors in a cabin constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps at Laurel Hill State Park.

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Civilian Conservation Corps gear from the 1930s was displayed during a July 2 dedication ceremony for a CCC-related historical marker at Laurel Hill State Park.

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Civilian Conservation Corps uniforms were displayed during a July 2 dedication ceremony for a CCC-related historical marker at Laurel Hill State Park.

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A group of cabins constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps is seen at Linn Run State Park.

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A group of cabins constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps is seen at Linn Run State Park.

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A small stone bridge constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps is seen at Linn Run State Park.












