Crooked Oak Lookout Tower
US 849, AL 27
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 849, AL 27 (view other lookouts in United States, Alabama) |
| Date Registered | December 10, 2009 |
| Nominated by | Thomas Kaufmann |
| Location | Colbert County, Alabama |
| Coordinates |
N 34° 35.358' W 087° 47.878' (view using Google Maps) N 34° 35' 21" W 087° 47' 53" N 34.589296° W 087.797963° |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Built | 1971 |
| Administered by | Alabama Forestry Commission |
| Cooperators | Alabama Forestry Commission |
Description
Located in Colbert County, Crooked Oak Lookout Tower is another example of the last group of towers erected to complete fire detection statewide. Built in 1971, this 100' Aermotor model MC-39 continued in service through the early 1980s.
Update- this tower is no longer standing - 11-27-21
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