- City:
- Isle Royale National Park, MI
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Forestry and Agriculture, Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers, Paths and Trails, CCC Camps, Fire Lookouts
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
- Started:
- 1935
Description
“In August 1935, the the first members of Company 2699 of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) arrived on Isle Royale… The CCC, made up of very young men, spent seven summers as the manpower that constructed much of the young park’s infrastructure. They built the park headquarters on Mott Island, created boat campgrounds, and improved the few resorts that the park service had selected to retain. They also erected a fire tower and constructed miles of trails.”
Source notes
"Isle Royale," by Richard E. Taylor (p. 105)Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on April 3, 2015.
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Craig Smith
Gabriel Milner
Timothy James Scarlett
My Father, Robert Sydney Smith, was part of the CCC on Isle Royal. Is there information, or lists of names of those who were part of this group during the 30’s and early 40’s. Where would I find an archive of pictures if available.
You may want to check the National Park Service website for any available records.
Please try this organization also: https://www.ccclegacy.org/
Try this organization also: https://www.ccclegacy.org/