Stearns Fire Tower
US 822, KY 6

Lookout Details

Registry Numbers US 822, KY 6 (view other lookouts in United States, Kentucky)
Date Registered August 3, 2009
Nominated by Michael Spanjer
Location Stearns
McCreary County, Kentucky
Coordinates N 36° 42.283' W 084° 29.387' (view using Google Maps)
N 36° 42' 17" W 084° 29' 23"
N 36.704710° W 084.489790°
Elevation 1,420 ft (433 m)
Built 1934
Administered by Nolan Johnson, Owner
Cooperators Nolan Johnson, Owner

Description

The CCC constructed the Stearns Fire Tower in 1934 on the Cumberland National Forest (since renamed the Daniel Boone National Forest). The 110' Aermotor tower with 7'x7' metal cab is now owned and maintained by Nolan Johnson.