Celebrating the Civilian Conservation Corps’ impact on infrastructure and architecture - unique places

90th anniversary of Virginia State Parks

Unique places

Did you know that some of the most unique and beloved structures in our Virginia State Parks were built nearly a century ago by the CCC?

From the Tuscarora Fire Lookout Cabin perched high at Douthat State Park, which was once used to watch over the mountain forests, to the iconic water tower at Pocahontas State Park or the beautifully crafted Stone John and First Aid Station at Hungry Mother, the CCC’s legacy is woven into the landscape.

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Tuscarora Fire Lookout Cabin at Douthat State Park

First Aid Station at Hungry Mother State Park

Blueprints for a 10,000-gallon take at Westmoreland State Park

Blueprints for the Beach Store at Westmoreland State Park

The Westmoreland State Park Beach Store today

Constructing a cabin using a mule

These landmarks aren’t just historic; they’re living pieces of our shared outdoor heritage, still supporting, inspiring and welcoming visitors nearly a century after they were built.

Next time you visit a Virginia State Park, take a moment to look a little closer. You might be standing beside a piece of history. Across the state, these historic features continue to tell the story of the CCC’s transformative impact.

We invite you to rediscover the legacy that makes our parks not only breathtaking, but truly one of a kind.