Brogdon Hill (Gordon) Lookout
US 1238, GA 22
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1238, GA 22 (view other lookouts in United States, Georgia) |
| Date Registered | August 28, 2017 |
| Nominated by | Justin Peel |
| Location | Gordon County, Georgia |
| Coordinates |
N 34° 32.525' W 084° 55.673' (view using Google Maps) N 34° 32' 32" W 084° 55' 40" N 34.542090° W 084.927890° |
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) |
| Administered by | Georgia Forestry Commission |
Description
This lookout is believed to have been built in the 1940s. It protects Calhoun and the surrounding area.
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Visit Reports
May 28, 2018: Victoria Oliver
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | No |
| Stairs OK? | No |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | No |
| Comments: | The tower is still standing, but is surrounded by junked vehicles, overgrown with poison ivy; and the cab has been completely removed. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
| Comments: | There are nearby electronic towers, but nothing is attached to the lookout tower frame. |
| Other enroachments? | There are junked cars, boats, and a nearby home that is derelict and almost looks abandoned. Not sure if this is on public or private property?? The steps are completely overgrown with huge poison ivy vines. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |
Photos |
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Photo courtesy of Victoria Oliver |
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