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Located at Meshomasic State Forest - CT (5 Projects)

Fire Tower (no longer extant) – East Hampton CT

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

Only the cement foundation remains of a former wooden fire lookout tower that was built by the C.C.C. in Meshomasic State Forest. The structure was located northwest of Midwood Farm Road.

Source notes

Historical Museum of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Shenipsit State Forest: exhibit information


https://www.courant.com/community/hc-ugc-article-hike-to-fire-tower-site-in-meshomasic-state-f-2016-05-30-story.html


https://meshomasichikingclub.org/images/meshomasic.jpg

Project originally submitted by Evan Kalish on February 20, 2018.

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Location Info

Meshomasic State Forest
East Hampton, CT

Location notes: Approximate location

Coordinates: 41.610792, -72.535722

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