Old Fort Fire Tower
US 943, GA 13
April 2016 photo after restoration
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 943, GA 13 (view other lookouts in United States, Georgia) |
| Date Registered | May 25, 2012 |
| Nominated by | Brian Ensley, Park Manager |
| Location |
Fort Mountain State Park Murray County, Georgia |
| Coordinates |
N 34° 46.886' W 084° 42.515' (view using Google Maps) N 34° 46' 53" W 084° 42' 31" N 34.781440° W 084.708580° |
| Elevation | 2,753 ft (839 m) |
| Built | 1938 |
| Administered by | Georgia Department of Natural Resources |
| Cooperators | Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Cohutta Ranger District, USFS |
Description
Built by the CCC in 1938, this 50' stone tower originally had a top made of wood and glass, which was was burned by vandals in the early 1970s. The original top was rebuilt as part of a restoration around 2018.
The tower is famous for its "heart stone" crafted into the tower by the crew foreman as a tribute to his fiancee.
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Visit Reports
July 29, 2018: Patrick Warren
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | The tower, including cabin and stairs, has been completely restored and is maintained by the staff at Fort Mountain State Park who also give guided tours of the tower. --- FYI, Sunsets from the overlook next to the tower are magical! |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | Yes |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Unsure |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |