Elmore Mountain Fire Tower
US 140, VT 3
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 140, VT 3 (view other lookouts in United States, Vermont) |
| Date Registered | November 24, 1995 |
| Nominated by | Mark Haughwout, FFLA |
| Location |
Elmore Mountain State Park Lemoille County, Vermont |
| Coordinates |
N 44° 31.722' W 072° 32.671' (view using Google Maps) N 44° 31' 43" W 072° 32' 40" N 44.528700° W 072.544517° |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Administered by | Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation |
| Cooperators | Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation |
Description
Originally constructed by the Vermont Division of Forestry, and now maintained by the Division of State Parks, Elmore Mountain Fire Tower is a well-recognized local landmark. Following the disastrous New England hurricane in 1938, a federal forestry task force was established to work with the states in rehabilitating the forests of the region. One of their accomplishments was completed the following year when the tower, residence cabin and an underground phone line were established. The lookout remained active until 1974.
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