Shakamak State Park: Lake Lenope – Jasonville IN
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) started construction on a new lake. Lake Jason, now known as Lake Lenope, was completed by Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1937.
Location: Shakamak State Park - Jasonville IN
Shakamak State Park – Jasonville IN
Shakamak is an attractive site today, but in 1930 when it opened as a state park, much of the parcel was a wasteland of abandoned strip mines. Shakamak State Park entered a new phase of development during the Great Depression…. read more
Shakamak State Park: Gatehouse – Jasonville 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 Shakamak gatehouse was completed by CCC laborers in 1936…. read more
Shakamak State Park: Saddle Barn – Jasonville IN
In 1940 CCC laborers completed the Shakamak saddle barn. The style of the barn is classified as parks rustic.
Shakamak State Park: Oven Shelter – Jasonville IN
The oven shelter was completed by CCC workers in 1935. It is a good representation of the CCC development of Indiana state parks. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.
Shakamak State Park, West Shelter – Jasonville IN
The west shelter was completed by CCC laborers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.
Shakamak State Park: Family Cabins – Jasonville IN
The CCC completed nine identical family cabins between 1938 and 1939. The cabins are typical of CCC construction, and represent the movement in recreational developed in the 1930s toward promoting group and family camping.
Shakamak State Park: Maintenance Shed – Jasonville IN
The maintenance shed was constructed by CCC laborers in 1938. The CCC used the maintenance shed for storage and truck maintenance.
Shakamak State Park: Coal Exhibit – Jasonville IN
An abandoned coal mine drift was used as a “coal exhibit” from 1935 through the 1940s. The park discontinued the exhibit but the remains of the site are still visible from trail 2.