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Located at Paugnut State Forest - Torrington CT (2 Projects)

CCC Camp Wolcott – Torrington CT

Camp Wolcott

Historical Museum of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Shenipsit State Forest: exhibit information

Camp Wolcott

Camp Wolcott

Camp Wolcott

Project type: Forestry and Agriculture, CCC Camps, Infrastructure and Utilities, Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers, Park Roads and Bridges, Parks and Recreation, Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels, Winter Sports
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs
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Description

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)’s Company #176, Camp Wolcott, was based at Paugnut State Forest in Torrington, Connecticut. It operated from 1933 to 1937. Work accomplished included construction of 8 miles of truck trails and many miles of cross-country ski trails.

Source notes

Historical Museum of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Shenipsit State Forest: exhibit information

Project originally submitted by Evan Kalish on February 19, 2018.

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Location Info

Paugnut State Forest
Torrington, CT

Coordinates: 41.8556, -73.1084

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