Spring Mill State Park was occupied by New Deal agencies from 1933 until 1941. CCC Company 1536 first occupied the camp in June of 1933. The camp was integrated and consisted of eight percent black enrollees. Company 1536 constructed overnight… read more
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 gatehouse at Spring Mill State Park was completed by… read more
The service building was completed by CCC laborers in 1940. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
The CCC Camp SP10 is located west of the service building. At the site there are multiple stone markers. “Here Lies Old Man Carelessness, September 1939” is inscribed on a limestone marker. The significance of the marker has not been… read more
The Donaldson Shelter was completed by CCC laborers in 1934. In 1940 the shelter was moved and remodeled by CCC laborers. The CCC workers added fireplaces and a comfort station. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
The souvenir stand was completed by CCC laborers in 1940. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
The refreshment stand was completed by CCC laborers in 1934.The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
The Butternut Grove Shelter was completed in 1934 by CCC laborers. The shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
These restrooms were completed by CCC laborers in 1934. The style of the structure is classified as Parks Rustic.
The Sycamore Shelter was completed by CCC laborers in 1935.The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.