Civilian Conservation Corps Company 494 had a work camp on what is now part of Norris Dam State Park. This historic area has numerous stone features still standing that are a part of program efforts to tell the story of the “CCC boys”. Recently acquired photos of the camp in its operational period show the whereabouts of other buildings and activity areas.
For September 24th, we will be working on finding old foundations, rock steps, pits, cisterns, and other landmarks from the photos. A large area in the camp has river cane growing out of control. Hardy volunteers will take on the task of clearing and removing some of this cane to reveal a large stone encased ditch that runs through the center of the camp. G.P.S. units will also be in use
to mark and map the site. Work will begin at 8:00 AM and continue into the afternoon as long as the work crew is present, so you may come any time. Contact Mark Morgan at 865.426.7461 for more information. You can also visit http://www.publiclandsday.org/npld-sites/norris-dam-state-park-camp-sam.
