Charleston, W.Va. – On April 6, 1938, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) established Camp Kanawha in Kanawha State Forest, as per records from the West Virginia Encyclopedia. The CCC removed unused structures and built essential facilities like roads, the forest superintendent’s residence, and picnic shelters. The history of West Virginia is rich and diverse, with many significant events happening throughout the state.
For more information on the state’s history and important dates, readers are encouraged to visit e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. This online resource is a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council and provides valuable insights into the state’s past.
For further information or inquiries, interested individuals can contact the West Virginia Humanities Council at 1310 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25301, or call 304-346-8500. More historical content can also be found on the e-WV website.
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