Weches CCC Camp

Weches Camp P-58-T was established by the Federal Civilian Conservation Corps on June 19, 1933. Manned by Company 888, it was the first CCC camp established in Houston County. It contained barracks, a mess hall, recreation area, post office and medical infirmary. Camp enrollees helped restore and develop the Davy Crockett National Forest and the historic 118-acre San Francisco Mission State Forest. They planted trees, built roads, developed park facilities and erected log structures and fire observation towers. The camp closed in November 1935.

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