Crossroads Fire Tower
US 641, AR 8
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 641, AR 8 (view other lookouts in United States, Arkansas) |
| Date Registered | June 29, 2005 |
| Nominated by | Mayor Gordon Hennington and Judith Myers |
| Location |
City of Hamburg Ashley County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates |
N 33° 13.834' W 091° 55.500' (view using Google Maps) N 33° 13' 50" W 091° 55' 30" N 33.230560° W 091.925000° |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Administered by | City of Hamburg, Arkansas |
| Cooperators | City of Hamburg, Arkansas |
Description
Crossroads Fire Tower was constructed in 1935 by the Arkansas Forestry Commission. It was a 100' Aermotor tower with 7'x7' metal cab. In ca. 1940 the cab was raised when an additional 20' vertical section was added, making it one of the highest towers in the state. Decommissioned in 1985, it is now owned by the City of Hamburg.
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Photos
May 12, 2008 First day of cab restoration (photo courtesy Judith Myers, City of Hamburg)
Windows being cleaned for restoration (photo courtesy Judith Myers, City of Hamburg)