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Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2386

Beach Rd, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 22' 14.558772", -77° 34' 43.263084"
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Located north of this marker is the site of the camp of CCC Company 2386, Beach, Virginia. The camp was organized in 1935 and disbanded in 1942. The company consisted of 2 to 3 military officers, a civilian technical service staff, and approximately 200 enrollees. During its existence, the company built Swift Creek Recreational Area, the forerunner of Pocahontas State Park, and reforested 7,604 acres of land now known as Pocahontas State Forest.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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