Garden Mountain Fire Tower
US 1401, TN 37
January 2020 photo

January 2020 photo - courtesy of Don Gouge

Lookout Details

Registry Numbers US 1401, TN 37 (view other lookouts in United States, Tennessee)
Date Registered March 24, 2020
Nominated by Don Gouge
Location Bays Mountain Park
Hawkins County, Tennessee
Coordinates N 36° 30.917' W 082° 37.433' (view using Google Maps)
N 36° 30' 55" W 082° 37' 26"
N 36.515278° W 082.623889°
Elevation 2,393 ft (729 m)
Built 1937
Administered by City of Kingsport, Tennessee

Description

Built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this was one of over 90 fire towers constructed in Tennessee. This 100-foot tower offers a commanding view of Kingsport.

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