Historical Marker Program

Civilian Conservation Corps and Roman Nose State Park

Blaine County
Location: on OK-8A in Roman Nose State Park, Watonga vicinity
Coordinates: 35.929667, -98.425059
Material: Granite
Sponsor(s): Oklahoma NACCA Alumni Association and the Oklahoma Historical Society
Topics: Early Statehood, 1907–1941; Government; Recreational/Service; Social/Cultural

Dedicated to Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2819. Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built roads and buildings in Roman Nose State Park during the Great Depression. For their work they were paid $30 per month, of which $25 was sent home. They also received housing, food, medical and dental care as well as educational benefits.