McCormick's Creek Fire Tower
US 745, IN 5
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 745, IN 5 (view other lookouts in United States, Indiana) |
| Date Registered | November 12, 2008 |
| Nominated by | Margerita Manley |
| Location |
McCormick's Creek State Park Owen County, Indiana |
| Coordinates |
N 39° 17.088' W 086° 43.435' (view using Google Maps) N 39° 17' 05" W 086° 43' 26" N 39.284800° W 086.723920° |
| Elevation | 770 ft (235 m) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Administered by | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
| Cooperators | McCormick's Creek State Park and Friends of McCormick's Creek State Park |
Description
This 86’ steel tower with 7’x7’ metal cab was constructed in 1935 by CCC Company #589. The McCormick’s Creek Fire Tower was active until 1967 and is now a popular state park viewing site.
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