Civilian Conservation Corps Camp

The cedar tree-lined entrance led to the large acreage where a Civilian Conservation Corps camp was established in 1935 to develop the West Tauy Creek watershed. By 1937, conservation agreements had been signed on 12,718 acres–about 45% of the watershed land. The camp included a chapel, dining halls, eight barracks, machine shop, and recreational facilities. Two barracks were donated to the City of Ottawa for a youth center, still in use east of City Hall (corner of 4th and Walnut.) The campsite was later known as Stephenson’s “Atlasta” Pony Farm. Private property.