Whittaker Station Fire Tower
US 1176, WV 21
July 2010 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1176, WV 21 (view other lookouts in United States, West Virginia) |
| Date Registered | January 26, 2017 |
| Nominated by | Brian M. Powell |
| Location |
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Pocahontas County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 38° 24.379' W 079° 56.870' (view using Google Maps) N 38° 24' 23" W 079° 56' 52" N 38.406319° W 079.947829° |
| Elevation | 3,272 ft (997 m) |
| Built | 2009 |
| Administered by | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
| Cooperators | Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association |
Description
The former Gauley Mountain Fire Tower was relocated to the Whittaker Station area of Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in October 2009 to join a collection of exhibits on West Virginia forestry. The Blaw-Knox tower is accessible by train from Cass.
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July 2010 photo
Tower being relocated
Photo courtesy of Andy FitzGibbon
Tower restoration in October 2009
Tower restoration in October 2009
Tower restoration in October 2009