Rendezvous Mountain Lookout
US 726, NC 20
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 726, NC 20 (view other lookouts in United States, North Carolina) |
| Date Registered | April 2, 2008 |
| Nominated by | Peter J. Barr |
| Location |
Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates |
N 36° 13.637' W 081° 17.591' (view using Google Maps) N 36° 13' 38" W 081° 17' 35" N 36.227290° W 081.293190° |
| Elevation | 2,466 ft (752 m) |
| Built | 1936 |
| Administered by | NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
| Cooperators | Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest |
Description
Famed in Revolutionary War history, Rendezvous Mountain Lookout is the centerpiece of the state forest of the same name. Constructed by the North Carolina Forest Service in 1936, the 50’ Aermotor tower with 7’x7’ cab is now restricted for electronics use.
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