Whipple Dam State Park, Day Use District
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Whipple Dam State Park, Day Use Area, managed by the Pennsylvania Department for the Conservation of Natural Resources.
Waymark Code: WM3FPG
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
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Whipple Dam State Park, south of State College, PA is a popular day use park for picnicking, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching, which has a rich history.

The buildings in the park were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and represent one of the most important federal building programs brought about President Roosevelt after the Great Depression. They also represent unprecedented cooperation between state and federal programs, as the buildings were constructed on state-owned lands.

A more detailed history of the park can be read at the attached website.

As a day use district, this park can be visited year-round, from dawn to dusk.
Street address:
East of PA 26, Huntingdon CountyPA United States


County / Borough / Parish: Huntingdon County

Year listed: 1987

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1925-1949

Historic function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture

Current function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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