Details for Weches CCC Camp

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225007021

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Marker Number 7021
Atlas Number 5225007021
Marker Title Weches CCC Camp
Index Entry Weches CCC Camp
Address SH 21
City Weches
County Houston
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 287197
UTM Northing 3491136
Subject Codes lumber topics; Federal programs
Marker Year 1994
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 1 mile west of Weches on SH 21
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Weches Camp P-58-T was established by the Federal Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on June 19, 1933. Manned by Company 888, the Weches camp was the first CCC camp established in Houston County. It contained barracks, a mess hall, recreation area, post office and medical infirmary. Camp enrollees helped restore and develop the Davy Crockett National Forest and the Historic 118-acre San Francisco Mission State Forest. They planted trees, built roads, developed park facilities and erected log structures and fire observation towers. The camp closed in November 1935. (1995)

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