O’Bannon Woods State Park Barn – Corydon IN
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed a barn in 1935. The barn is located in a clearing, surrounded by 60-year-old forest.
O’Bannon Woods State Park Custodian’s Cottage – Corydon IN
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed the custodian’s cottage in 1936. The building is classified as parks rustic. Today the custodian’s cottage is the property manger’s residence.
O’Bannon Woods State Park Fire Tower – Corydon IN
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed fire towers on steel frameworks to help protect the new plantings and existing forests. The fire tower at O’Bannon State Park was completed in 1937 by CCC laborers. The steel tower replaced a temporary,… read more
O’Bannon Woods State Park Service Building – Corydon IN
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers constructed a service building in 1935. The building is a series of connected sheds extended in a L shape. Today the service building is used as the park’s office.
O’Bannon Woods State Park Shelter House – Corydon IN
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed the shelter house in 1935. The structure is classified as parks rustic.
O’Bannon Woods State Park Shelter House – Corydon IN
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed the shelter house that overlooks the Ohio River. The shelter is classified as parks rustic.
O’Bannon Woods State Park Shelter house CCC Camp S-86 – Corydon IN
The campsite is marked primarily by low stone walls and scattered foundations. The camp was occupied in December of 1934 by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Co. 517, which was comprised of young African-American boys. Upon completion of their work, the… read more