During the Great Depression, the Emergency Conversation Work At created the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and produced lasting landscape and construction projects across the U.S. Through the program, millions of young men obtained meaningful employment and training. The military-style discipline and order they experienced served many of them well during World War II. CCC Company 879 began its work at Camp SP-42-T (Garner State Park) in April 1935. During the first phase of development (1935-37), construction included the main entrance portal and road, and the keeper's lodge. In 1937, the CCC began construction on the heart of the new park, the combination building, known as the Pavilion, and a dance floor, on a high bluff near the Frio River. The building architecture, known as NPS (National Park Service) Rustic, utilized native limestone and wood in its detailing. The second work phase (1938-39) focused on finalizing the master plan, and constructing cabins and a stone overlook near the Pavilion. The third phase (1940-41) concentrated on preserving and enhancing the landscape's natural look. In April 1941, as American neared entry into World War II, work here came to a close. Local and state representatives officially dedicated garner State Park on June 1, 1941. Since then, it has attracted countless visitors to experience unique vistas, historical architecture and abundant outdoor activities. Today, the cultural landscape recalls the perseverance and hard work of young men who participated in one of the nation's most successful federal programs, the CCC, which reclaimed both land and lives while providing hope. (2007)
Civilian Conservation Corps at Garner State Park
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Civilian Conservation Corps at Garner State Park is a historical marker in Concan, Uvalde County, dedicated in 2007. It is one of 55 historical markers documented in Uvalde County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 82 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.5841, -99.7358 near Concan. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bear Creek Cemetery (cemetery), about 3.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Kelly Graves, Saltpetre Mine, C.S.A., and Silver Mine Pass.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014027. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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