McCormick’s Creek State Creekside Shelter – Spencer IN
The Creekside Shelter was completed by Works Progress Administration (WPA) laborers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Maple Grove Shelter – Spencer IN
The Maple Grove Shelter is located at McCormick’s Creek. It was completed by Works Progress Administration (WPA) laborers in 1940. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park – Spencer IN
McCormick’s Creek State Park received the first Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp in Indiana. The 589th CCC company was active from December of 1933 to July of 1935. After the CCC laborers were relocated in 1935, WPA laborers arrived and… read more
McCormick’s Creek State Park Amphitheater – Spencer IN
The Amphitheater was completed by Works Progress Administration (WPA) laborers in 1936. The style of the amphitheater is classified as Parks Rustic. There is a semi-circular seating area in a natural depression. There are stone footings for benches and a… read more
McCormick’s Creek State Park Beech Grove Shelter – Spencer IN
The Beech Grove Shelter is located near the camping area at McCormick’s Creek. The shelter was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Camp McCormick Cabins #22 -#26 – Spencer IN
Cabin #22-#26 were completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers between 1934 and 1935. The style of the cabins are classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Camp McCormick Dining Hall – Spencer IN
The Dining Hall was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. The style of the dining hall is classified Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Camp Na Wa Kwa Cabin #16-#19 – Spencer IN
The Camp Na Wa Kwa Cabins are classified as Parks Rustic Style. The Cabins were completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Camp Na Wa Kwa Dining Hall – Spencer IN
The Camp Na Wa Kwa Dining Hall served as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) officer quarters. It was completed by CCC laborers in 1935.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Camp Na Wa Kwa Log Cabin – Spencer IN
The Camp Na Wa Kwa Log Cabin was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. It served as the CCC officer quarters. The style of the log cabin is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park CCC Recreation Hall & Nature Museum – Spencer IN
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Recreation Center was used as a library and mess hall. It was abandoned after the CCC camp relocated. Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers remodeled the building and created a nature museum. The nature museum opened… read more
McCormick’s Creek State Park Family Cabins – Spencer IN
The Family Cabins over look the valley at McCormick’s Creek. The ten family cabins were completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Friendly Shelter – Spencer IN
The Friendly Shelter is located at McCormick’s Creek. It was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Friendly Shelter Fountain – Spencer IN
Friendly Shelter Fountain is located near the Friendly Shelter. The Friendly Shelter Fountain was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. The style of the fountain is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Gatehouse – Owen IN
Using a variety of native materials, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built gatehouses designed to appeal to the eye and draw in visitors with hints of the delights of nature within the park. The gatehouse at McCormick’s Creek was completed… read more
McCormick’s Creek State Park Hillcrest Shelter – Spencer IN
The Hillcrest Shelter is located at McCormick’s Creek. It was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Old Concession Stand – Spencer IN
The Old Concession Stand was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. The style of the Old Concession Stand is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Picnic Shelter – Spencer IN
McCormick’s Creek Picnic Shelter is one of many shelters at McCormick’s Creek. The shelter was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Recreation Center / Nature Museum – Spencer IN
In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the Recreation Center at McCormick’s Creek State Park. The building served as the CCC’s Camp 589 Recreation Hall. After the CCC vacated the camp, a WPA project adapted it into a nature museum in… read more
McCormick’s Creek State Park Redbud Shelter – Spencer IN
The Redbud Shelter is located at McCormick’s Creek. It was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1940. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Restrooms – Spencer IN
The restrooms are classified as Parks Rustic Style. The Restrooms were completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Service Building – Spencer IN
The Service Building was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935.
McCormick’s Creek State Park Stone Arch Bridge – Spencer IN
The Stone Arch bridge located at McCormick’s Creek was completed in 1934 by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Co. 589. The bridge spans fifty feet and was constructed with Indiana Limestone. The structure was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in… read more
McCormick’s Creek State Park Trailside Shelter – Spencer IN
The Trailside Shelter is located at McCormick’s Creek. It was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Amphitheater – Spencer IN
The Amphitheater was completed by WPA laborers in 1936. The style of the amphitheater is classified as Parks Rustic. There is a semi-circular seating area in a natural depression. There are stone footings for benches and a stone stage.
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Camp McCormick – Spencer IN
At Camp McCormick, CCC laborers completed a Dining Hall (1935) as well as cabins #22-#26 (1934-35). The buildings are classified as in the Parks Rustic style.
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Camp Na Wa Kwa – Spencer IN
Camp Na Wa Kwa was constructed by the CCC. In 1935, CCC laborers completed a log cabin, the dining hall, and cabins, all in the Parks Rustic style.
McCormick’s Creek State Park: CCC Recreation Hall and Nature Museum – Spencer IN
The CCC Recreation Center was used as a library and mess hall. It was abandoned after the CCC camp relocated. The WPA workers remodeled the building and created a nature museum. The nature museum opened up to the public in… read more
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Family Cabins – Spencer IN
The Family Cabins overlook the valley at McCormick’s Creek. The ten family cabins were completed by CCC laborers in 1935.
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Firetower – Spencer IN
The CCC constructed firetowers on steel frameworks to help protect the new plantings and existing forests. The firetower at McCormick’s Creek was completed in 1934 by CCC laborers. The firetower stands around 100′ tall.
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Friendly Shelter – Spencer IN
The Friendly Shelter is located at McCormick’s Creek. It was completed by CCC laborers in 1935. Friendly Shelter Fountain is located near the Friendly Shelter and was also completed by CCC laborers in 1935. The styles of both the shelter… read more
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Gatehouse – Spencer IN
Using a variety of native materials, the CCC built gatehouses designed to appeal to the eye and draw in visitors with hints of the delights of nature within the park. The gatehouse at McCormick’s Creek was completed by CCC laborers… read more
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Old Concession Stand – Spencer IN
The Old Concession Stand was completed by CCC laborers in 1935. The style of the Old Concession Stand is classified as Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Recreation Center – Spencer IN
The Recreation Center was completed by CCC laborers in 1935. The style of the Recreation Center is Parks Rustic.
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Shelters – Spencer IN
The CCC and the WPA completed many Parks Rustic style shelters at McCormick’s Creek State Park from 1935-1940. The coordinates shown are for the Beech Grove Shelter. Coordinates are listed for each of the other sites below: The Beech Grove… read more
McCormick’s Creek State Park: Stone Bridge – Spencer IN
The Stone Arch bridge located at McCormick’s Creek was completed in 1934 by CCC CO 589. The bridge spans fifty feet and was constructed with Indiana Limestone.
McCormick’s Creek State Redbud Restroom – Spencer IN
Redbud Restroom was completed in 1940 by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers. The style of the structure is classified as Parks Rustic.
Post Office – Spencer IN
The historic post office building in Spencer, Indiana was constructed with New Deal funds in 1938. It is still in use today.
Post Office Mural – Spencer IN
“Harvesting” is a Section of Fine Arts mural completed by Joseph Meert in 1940 for the Spencer post office. The size of the mural is 14′ x 5′ and the medium is tempera and oil on canvas.
Post Office Mural – Spencer IN
Harvesting is a post office mural completed by Joseph Meert in 1940. The mural is located in the city of Spencer. The size of the mural is 14′ x 5′ and the medium is tempera and oil on canvas.