The Mount Horeb CCC Camp

Some people said it would take an army to prevent erosion from stripping the rich topsoil off of the farmlands of south-central Wisconsin. They were right. But not a military army. This was a citizen’s army, and this is how a small town became a partner in that effort.

The Boys of The CCC

Who were the young men who built dozens of soil-saving concrete structures throughout rural Dane and Iowa counties? How much were they paid? What was their work routine? Many were away from home for the first time. What did they do for fun?

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