- City:
- New Ulm, MN
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers, Paths and Trails, Campgrounds and Cabins, Shelters, Picnic and Other Facilities
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Started:
- 1934
- Completed:
- 1942
- Quality of Information:
- Moderate
- Marked:
- Yes
- Site Survival:
- Extant
Description
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the WPA built several stone structures that visitors can still enjoy today. The Wikipedia page for Flandrau State Park indicates that both the WPA and CCC engaged in extensive work in the park, e.g., creating trails, planting trees, and building a dam.
Source notes
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources WikipediaSite originally submitted by Brent McKee - wpatoday.org on July 10, 2015.
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