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Clifty Falls State Park – Madison IN

Clifty Falls, Clifty Falls State Park

Clifty Falls, Clifty Falls State Park

Photo: Chris Light Source CC-BY-SA-3.0 2006

Clifty Falls, Clifty Falls State Park

Clifty Falls, Clifty Falls State Park

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Paths and Trails, Picnic and Other Facilities, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
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Description

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1597 was active at Clifty Falls from November 1933 until 1938. The CCC built roads, trails, gatehouses, shelters, barns, and more. To enhance the outdoors experience projects exhibited designs that were rustic and harmonious with their surroundings, using native materials.

Source notes

People, Parks, and Perceptions: A History and Appreciation of Indiana State Parks by Glory-June Greiff

Project originally submitted by Indiana Division of Historic Preservation/Nicole Cory on July 10, 2014.

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Location Info

1501 Green Rd.
Madison, IN 47250

Coordinates: 38.7612523, -85.42046249999999

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