Varnville Lookout Tower
US 1005, SC 28
Michael T. Finch, Jr. photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1005, SC 28 (view other lookouts in United States, South Carolina) |
| Date Registered | March 27, 2014 |
| Nominated by | Michael T. Finch, Jr. |
| Location | Hampton County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates |
N 32° 52.533' W 081° 02.517' (view using Google Maps) N 32° 52' 32" W 081° 02' 31" N 32.875556° W 081.041944° |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Built | 1936 |
| Administered by | South Carolina Forestry Commission |
Description
This 100-foot steel tower features a 10'x7'x7' steel cab and was built circa 1936. It appears to be a Bethlehem Steel model. Currently in poor condition, it is currently used to house radio repeaters. The tower has a different style of alidade than seen in most other South Carolina towers.
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