Civilian Conservation Corps

Written By Dino DiPietro

There is a notable Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) historical marker in Suffolk County:

📍 Site of CCC Camp 1934–1938

  • Location: Huntington Station (Suffolk County), at the intersection of New York Avenue and Saddler Court, along the northbound median of New York Avenue, directly across from Macy’s at the mall.

  • Inscription: Marks the location of a CCC camp operating from 1934 to 1938, recognizing the federal program established to alleviate unemployment and support environmental projects. Erected in 1992 by the Town of Huntington.

  • Coordinates: Approximately 40°49.474′ N, 73°24.469′ W.

🏞️ Background on Suffolk CCC Activity

  • At Camp Upton in Yaphank, multiple CCC crews labored starting in 1934 on tasks including land clearing, tree planting, firebreak construction, road developments, and building picnic areas. This site later evolved into what is now Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Summary:

  • ✅ One officially designated CCC marker is at Huntington Station.

  • ✅ Significant CCC activity also occurred at Camp Upton in Yaphank, though without a specific roadside marker.

Dino DiPietro