Great Hill Fire Tower
US 693, NH 21
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 693, NH 21 (view other lookouts in United States, New Hampshire) |
| Date Registered | May 10, 2007 |
| Nominated by | Chris Clyne |
| Location |
Hemenway State Forest Carroll County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates |
N 43° 51.600' W 071° 15.600' (view using Google Maps) N 43° 51' 36" W 071° 15' 36" N 43.860000° W 071.260000° |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Administered by | Town of Tamworth, NH |
| Cooperators | Tamworth Conservation Commission; Volunteer Fire Dept.; Boy Scouts of America |
Description
Constructed by the CCC in 1934 on the Hemenway State Forest, the Great Hill Fire Tower was staffed by NH Forestry until 1974. In 1977 the tower was transferred to the Town of Tamworth with the provision it continue to be available for fire detection when needed.
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