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Date added: February 24, 2016; Modified: January 6, 2019
A developed campsite within the 26,000 acre Groton State Forest, Ricker Pond State Park was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. “In 1933, CCC Company 1217 from New York City was stationed at Ricker Mills and then followed by Company 1162 in… read more
Date added: May 16, 2017; Modified: January 5, 2019
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) worked to develop Groton State Forest and multiple state parks attendant with the state forest, including New Discovery, Kettle Pond, Stillwater, and Ricker Pond State Parks. The CCC conducted reforestation work, developed trails and roads,… read more
Date added: March 9, 2016; Modified: April 11, 2017
One of the several areas of Groton State Forest developed by the CCC was Stillwater State Park: “This Park was originally a picnic area with stone fireplaces. In 1938, four campsites, a central bathroom, a picnic shelter with fireplaces on… read more