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"The Worker"

Willow Springs, Illinois
Historical Marker Database · Sean P. Flynn
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Young men who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from April 1933 to July 1942 were honored for their dedication and spirit. Camp Chicago-Lemont, Company 612, at Willow Springs, Illinois, was established on June 4, 1933, as part of "Roosevelt's Tree Army."
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Willow Springs, Illinois · United States

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