Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1597 was active at Clifty Falls from November 1933 until 1938. The CCC built roads, trails, gatehouses, shelters, barns, and more. To enhance the outdoors experience projects exhibited designs that were rustic and harmonious with… read more
The Saddle Barn was completed in 1935 by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers. The style of the barn is classified as Parks Rustic. The barn was damaged during a tornado in 1974 and was later remodeled into a nature center.
CCC laborers completed two stone arched bridges at Clifty Falls. The first one was completed in 1936 and crosses Dean’s Branch. The bridge has 2′ high stone walls spanning the length of the bridge.
The Lilly Memorial Lookout was completed in 1936 by CCC laborers. The picnic area contains a stone seat that stands 4′ high. The picnic area also contains 18″ stone fences.
CCC laborers completed two stone arched bridges at Clifty Falls. The second bridge was completed in 1936 and crosses Little Clifty Creek.
Originally known as the Saddle Barn, this building was completed in 1935 by CCC laborers. The style of the barn is classified as Parks Rustic. The barn was damaged during a tornado in 1974 and was later remodeled into a… read more
Using a variety of native materials, the CCC built gatehouses designed to appeal to the eye and draw in visitors with hints of the delights of nature within the park. The north gatehouse at Clifty Falls was completed by CCC… read more
The CCC laborers completed the picnic site in 1936. The site contains stone walls surrounding the picnic benches.
The pumphouse is located near Little Clifty Creek at the north section of the park. The pumphouse was completed in 1936. The style of the pumphouse is classified as Parks Rustic.
The Shelter House is located at Clifty Falls. It was completed by CCC laborers between 1935 and 1936. The style of the shelter is classified as Parks Rustic.
Using a variety of native materials, the CCC built gatehouses designed to appeal to the eye and draw in visitors with hints of the delights of nature within the park. The south gatehouse at Clifty Falls was completed by CCC… read more
Works Progress Administration built the Crystal Beach Pool and Bath House in Madison IN. The National Parks Service describes the history of the pool: “Madison’s Crystal Beach Swimming Pool and Bath House are two monuments of the WPA’s work in… read more