Hamner Tower
US 996, FL 5
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 996, FL 5 (view other lookouts in United States, Florida) |
| Date Registered | March 14, 2014 |
| Nominated by | Sheryl Bowman |
| Location | Hillsborough County, Florida |
| Coordinates |
N 28° 04.179' W 082° 28.068' (view using Google Maps) N 28° 04' 11" W 082° 28' 04" N 28.069647° W 082.467807° |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Built | 1937 |
| Administered by | Hillsborough County |
Description
Hamner Tower was built in 1937 and operated for many years as a fire tower by the Florida Division of Forestry. It was subsequently purchased by Hillsborough County through its Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program. The tower was designated a historic landmark in 1995 and is currently operated as part of a county park.
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