CCC Worker – Roaring River State Park
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Statue of a CCC Worker at Roaring River State Park near Cassville, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMNTJX
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2015
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The statute depicts a young man who is a worker for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression. Young man is wearing trousers, boots and a broad brimmed hat but no shirt and he has an ax in his hand. The the life-size bronze statue was sculpted by Sergey Kazaryan. The statue is part of a series of statues being placed around the country to honor the legacy of the CCC worker. This particular statue at Roaring River State Park is the 61st in the series placed, and was dedicated on May 4, 2013, the 80th anniversary of the founding of the CCC.
On the base of the statue is a plaque inscribed:
The CCC Worker
Dedicated May 4, 2013
80th Anniversary of the CCC
America! America!
God Shed His Grace On Thee
And Crown Thy Good With Brotherhood
From Sea To Shining Sea!
We Honor the Boys Of
The Civilian Conservation Corps
1933 – 1942
With Special Thanks For
The Cooperation Of Missouri State Parks,
The Continued Support Of The CCC Legacy,
The Commitment And Blessing Of The Community And
The Vision And Generosity Of The CCC Boy
Richard B Chrisinger, USAF Retired.