Brown County State Park: West Lookout Tower – Nashville IN
The West Lookout Tower was completed by CCC laborers in 1936. The building is a two story structure overlooking a valley. The style of the lookout is classified as parks rustic.
Location: Brown County State Park - Nashville IN
Brown County State Park: West Gatehouse – Nashville IN
Using a variety of native materials, the CCC built gatehouses designed to appeal to the eye and draw in visitors with hints of the delights of nature within the park. The west gatehouse is one of two at Brown County… read more
Brown County State Park: Hesitation Point Vistas and Shelter – Nashville IN
Hesitation Point was completed by CCC laborers in 1935. The vista sign explains view (height, atmosphere). Hesitation Point is a good example of vistas cleared by CCC workers.
Brown County State Park – Nashville IN
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) laborers improved Brown County State Park from 1933 – 1934. The CWA laborers built shelters and worked on establishing trails during their brief stay at Brown County State Park. In 1933 two Civilian Conservation Corps… read more
Brown County State Park: Strahl Shelter and Restrooms – Nashville IN
Strahl Shelter was renovated by CCC laborers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.
Brown County State Park: North Gatehouse – Nashville IN
Using a variety of native materials, the CCC built gatehouses designed to appeal to the eye and draw in visitors with hints of the delights of nature within the park. The north gatehouse is one of two at Brown County… read more
Brown County State Park: Saddle Barn – Nashville IN
CCC workers completed the Brown County State Park saddle barn in 1936. It is the largest saddle barn of any Indiana state park, with stalls for 25 horses. The saddle barn is classified as Parks Rustic.
Brown County State Park: Lower Shelter House – Nashville IN
CCC laborers completed the Lower Shelter in 1936. The shelter is two stories with multiple fire places. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.
Brown County State Park: Amphitheater – Nashville IN
CCC laborers completed the park amphitheater in 1936. The amphitheater was built into a wooded hillside near the Abe Martin Lodge, as a place for programs and entertainment. The seats, stage, and steps were all made from native stone.