Ferdinand State Forest Fire Tower – Ferdinand IN

City:
Ferdinand, IN

Site Type:
Parks and Recreation, Forestry and Agriculture, Fire Lookouts

New Deal Agencies:
Work Relief Programs, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Started:
1935

Completed:
1935

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

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

Location Info


Ferdinand State Forest
Ferdinand, IN 47532
Dubois County

Coordinates: 38.264772, -86.770716

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