Salamonie River State Forest Hominy Ridge Picnic Area – Andrews IN

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) completed the picnic shelter in 1937. The picnic shelter was constructed from timber and stone. The two fireplaces were constructed from stone.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) completed the picnic shelter in 1937. The picnic shelter was constructed from timber and stone. The two fireplaces were constructed from stone.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) completed Hominy Ridge Lake between 1937 and 1938. The lake is around 11 acre and is impounded by an earth dam.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed the 1 1/2 story service building in 1938. The style of the structure is classified as craftsman influence.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) completed a small stone bridge over a stream bed in 1936.
In 1936 the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Co. 589 completed two pairs of entrance markers to the state forest. The style of the markers are classified as parks rustic.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Co. 589 came to this newly acquired property from McCormick’s Creek State Park. All that remains of the CCC Camp are scattered concrete foundations.
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