Thomas (Thomasville) Lookout Tower
US 1006, GA 17
Michael T. Finch, Jr. photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1006, GA 17 (view other lookouts in United States, Georgia) |
| Date Registered | March 27, 2014 |
| Nominated by | Michael T. Finch, Jr. |
| Location | Thomas County, Georgia |
| Coordinates |
N 30° 52.868' W 083° 55.852' (view using Google Maps) N 30° 52' 52" W 083° 55' 51" N 30.881130° W 083.930870° |
| Elevation | 294 ft (90 m) |
| Built | 1937 |
| Administered by | Georgia Forestry Commission |
Description
This tower appears to be either an Aermotor LS-40 or MC-39. It is 90 feet high with a 7'x7'x10' steel cab and is located at the Georgia Forestry Commission office at Thomasville, Georgia. Compared to most towers, it has relatively short flights of stairs with more platforms than most.
The tower is in fair to good condition and likely manned on an as-needed basis. It currently houses radio repeater eqipment.
The tower is in fair to good condition and likely manned on an as-needed basis. It currently houses radio repeater eqipment.
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