Camp Packard - Company 1446 - Castor Plunge, LA
N 31° 12.966 W 092° 36.783
15R E 536857 N 3453616
History of a CCC camp in Kistachie National Forest.
Waymark Code: WM11793
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2019
Views: 2
On June 28, 1933, Company 1446 of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) occupied Camp Packard (F-3) one mile south of this location near Castor Plunge. Camp Packard was the center of operations for tree planting, fire-fighting, road and bridge building, and telephone line construction. One of their main accomplishments was the construction of Valentine Lake and Recreation Area near Gardner, LA. Company 1446 was cited by Major General Mosley as one of the best three camps in District E.
Marker Name: Camp Packard - Company 1446
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: Other
Parish: Rapides
Link to more information:: Not listed
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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