The CCC Worker – Two Harbors, MN
N 47° 08.553 W 091° 28.106
15T E 616127 N 5222143
This lifesize bronze statue is a portrayal of a CCC worker and has been placed here in tribute to these CCC members.
Waymark Code: WMC8X3
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2011
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The Civilian Conservation Corps was instrumental in much of the development of Gooseberry Falls State Park. Most of the buildings, bridges, walls, and walkways were constructed by these hard working men in the 1930’s. This lifesize bronze statue is a portrayal of a CCC worker and has been placed here in tribute to these CCC members. The plaque reads:
“The C.C.C. Worker. Civilian Conservation Corps. 1933-1942.
Honoring The Dedication And Spirit Of Over 3 Million Young Men Across The United States And 86,000 Young Men In Minnesota Who Helped Create A Legacy For The Conservation Of Natural Resources And Inspired Future Generations. The Civilian Conservation Corps Was Created By Franklin Delano Roosevelt To Help Provide Economic Relief During The Great Depression While Helping To Conserve The Nation’s Natural Resources. Many Minnesota State Parks Have CCC Structures That Are Still Standing – A Tribute To The CCC Legacy.
Donated By C.C.C. Alumni Chapters 33 & 119, Minnesota Conservation Corps, MN DNR State Parks and Recreation. Dedicated August 9, 2007.“
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