Civilian Conservation Corps and Roman Nose State Park

Blaine County · on OK-8A in Roman Nose State Park, Watonga vicinity

Dedicated to Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2819. Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built roads and buildings in Roman Nose State Park during the Great Depression. For their work they were paid $30 per month, of which $25 was sent home. They also received housing, food, medical and dental care as well as educational benefits.

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Civilian Conservation Corps and Roman Nose State Park

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