Forksville CCC Camp S-95
Forks Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Civilian Conservation Corps Site of Forksville Camp S-95 1933-1941 In recognition of the outstanding efforts in conserving the natural resources of Pennsylvania
The Story
During the depths of the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps put hundreds of thousands of young men to work restoring America's forests, streams, and parklands. From 1933 to 1941, Camp S-95 stood here in the wooded hills of Sullivan County, its enrollees planting trees, fighting fires, and building the trails and infrastructure that still shape Pennsylvania's public lands. In exchange for a small wage sent largely home to their families, these workers gained steady labor, discipline, and a sense of purpose amid hard times.
Why it matters
The CCC was one of the New Deal's most beloved programs, pairing conservation with relief for a jobless generation and leaving a lasting mark on the nation's forests and state parks.
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Related events
- · Great Depression
- · New Deal
- · Civilian Conservation Corps
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