McGowin Lookout Tower
US 814, AL 15
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 814, AL 15 (view other lookouts in United States, Alabama) |
| Date Registered | June 23, 2009 |
| Nominated by | Thomas Kaufmann |
| Location |
Chapman Butler County, Alabama |
| Coordinates |
N 31° 41.688' W 086° 41.184' (view using Google Maps) N 31° 41' 41" W 086° 41' 11" N 31.694807° W 086.686402° |
| Elevation | 396 ft (121 m) |
| Built | 1936 |
| Administered by | Alabama Forestry Commission |
| Cooperators | Alabama Forestry Commission |
Description
The tall 120' McGowin Lookout was built by the CCC and known as McKenzie Lookout. It was moved in 1966 by the Alabama Forestry Commission to its present location.
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