Copperhead Fire Tower
US 15, OH 2
Scott Gilmore photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 15, OH 2 (view other lookouts in United States, Ohio) |
| Date Registered | March 16, 1991 |
| Nominated by | David M. Bergman, Environmental Review Coordinator, Office of Outdoor Recreation Services, Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
| Location |
Shawnee State Forest Scioto County, Ohio |
| Coordinates |
N 38° 46.351' W 083° 10.270' (view using Google Maps) N 38° 46' 21" W 083° 10' 16" N 38.772515° W 083.171173° |
| Elevation | 1,246 ft (380 m) |
| Administered by | Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources |
| Cooperators | Ohio Division of Forestry |
Description
The first forest lookout tower in Ohio, this tower was constructed in 1924.
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Visit Reports
October 2, 2003: Darryn Fessel
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | No Response |
| Stairs OK? | No Response |
| Glass intact? | No Response |
| Good condition? | No Response |
| Comments: | Stairs appear to be rotting and some are charred. Steel is appears to be in good shape but no paint remains. There is not glass or shutters anywhere in cab. Roof is in tact. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
| Other enroachments? | None |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
No Response
As the oldest and one of only two towers in the state, this tower should be preserved!
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