Located on a small hill that was constructed by the CCC's (Civilian Conservation Corps) in the mid 1930's. The second site is a shelter house that was originally constructed by the CCC's and burned down by arsonists. It was later reconstructed by volunteers in 1986.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| Conducted Tours | |
| Self-Guided Tours | |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) | |
| Hands-On Activities | |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round |
| Days of The Week Open: | Seven days a week |
| Site Hours: | 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Free |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 100+ |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Yes, for shelterhouse |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| X | Other | ||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Talks can be arranged with the staff any time of the year |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | |
| Site location: | |
| Organization administering the site: | Jackson-Washington State Forest |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 1278 E State Road 250 Brownstown, IN 47220 |
| Phone: | (812) 358-2160 |
| Fax: | (812) 358-5837 |
| Email: | jacstfor@hsonline.net |
| Web site: | http:// |
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