Only the fourth fire tower to be registered in the Blue Grass State, and the first project of the new Kentucky Chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association, Hickory Flats Fire Tower, was built by the U.S. Forest Service on the Cumberland National Forest (later renamed Daniel Boone NF). The 80’ steel Aermotor tower with 7’x7’ metal cab is the late model design with steel mesh steps and landings with full protective railings. When it went out of active service, the National Forest land was exchanged and the tower nearly forgotten. The site is now being transferred to the Hwy 377 Rural Fire District who will maintain the site with the Kentucky FFLA.