Weches CCC Camp
Weches Camp P-58-T was established by the Federal Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on June 19, 1933. Manned by Company 888, the Weches camp was the first CCC camp established in Houston County. It contained barracks, a mess hall, recreation area, post office and medical infirmary. Camp enrollees helped restore and develop the Davy Crockett National Forest and the Historic 118-acre San Francisco Mission State Forest. They planted trees, built roads, developed park facilities and erected log structures and fire observation towers. The camp closed in November 1935. (1995)
31.5357° N, 95.2415° W
Where to Find It
1 mile west of Weches on SH 21
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Site of Daniel McLean Claim Weches
- 0.7 mi NE Mission San Francisco de los Tejas Grapeland
- 0.7 mi NE The Joseph R. Rice Log Cabin Grapeland
- 0.9 mi N Mission San Francisco de los Tejas Grapeland
- 1 mi NE Community of Weches Weches
- 1.7 mi SW Glover School Weches