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Ferdinand State Forest Fire Tower – Ferdinand IN

Ferdinand State Forest Fire Tower

Ferdinand State Forest Fire Tower

Photo: Glory-June Greiff/DNR Survey, from Indiana Historic Site and Structures Inventory DNR-DHP 1995-09-28

Ferdinand State Forest Fire Tower

Ferdinand State Forest Fire Tower

Project type: Fire Lookouts, Forestry and Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs
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Description

Square hipped roof structure a top metal open framework tower with access stairs within. Wooden steps – 9 flights. Height approx. 100’. Constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Co. 1513 in 1935.

Source notes

DNR Historic Site and Structures Inventory; Outdoor Indiana 1934-1942; Department of Conservation Annual Reports 1934-1942

Project originally submitted by Indiana DNR, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology on September 15, 2015.

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Location Info

Ferdinand State Forest
Ferdinand, IN 47532

Coordinates: 38.264772, -86.770716

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