Blacksher Lookout Tower
US 853, AL 31

Lookout Details

Registry Numbers US 853, AL 31 (view other lookouts in United States, Alabama)
Date Registered December 17, 2009
Nominated by Thomas Kaufmann
Location Uriah
Monroe County, Alabama
Coordinates N 31° 19.489' W 087° 34.042' (view using Google Maps)
N 31° 19' 29" W 087° 34' 02"
N 31.324814° W 087.567361°
Elevation 361 ft (110 m)
Built 1941
Administered by Alabama Forestry Commission
Cooperators Alabama Forestry Commission

Description

One of a limited number of 120' fire towers still standing in Alabama, Blacksher Lookout was started by the CCC Company 1485 and completed by the AFC in 1941. It is an International Derrick tower with 7'x7' cab.

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