NORTH CAROLINA

AHOSKIE

​Hertford County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

AIR BELLOWS

Alleghany County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

ALBERT MOUNTAIN

Macon County  -  Nantahala National Forest

ANDERSON MOUNTAIN

Catawba County

ANSONVILLE

Anson County 

APEX

Wake County 

BANNERMAN

Pender County

BARNETT KNOB

Swain/Jackson County 

BAYLEAF -1 (PRE-1968)

Wake County 

BAYLEAF - 2  (POST-1968)

Wake County 

BEARWALLOW MOUNTAIN

Henderson County 

BEAVERDAM BALD

BELCROSS

Camden County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

BENN KNOB

Cleveland / Burke Counties

BIG KNOB

Madison County 

BIG STAMP

Cherokee / Clay Counties  -  Nantahala National Forest

BIGGERSTAFF MOUNTAIN

Rutherford County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

BLACK SWAMP

Jones County  -  Croatan National Forest

BOLIVIA

Brunswick County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

BOONE

Watauga County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

BUCK MOUNTAIN

Montgomery County  -  Uwharrie National Forest

BUTNER

Granville County

CAMERON HILL

Harnett County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

CAMP

Hertford County

CAMP CREEK BALD

Madison County  -  Pisgah National Forest

CAMP PARRYDICE

CANE MOUNTAIN

Alamance County

CARTER TOP

Jackson County

CARTHAGE COURTHOUSE

Moore County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

CAROLINA HOTEL (PINEHURST)

Moore County

CASWELL COUNTY

Caswell County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

CATHERINE LAKE

Onslow County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

CEDAR CREEK

Cumberland County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 99-foot 9-inch steel tower constructed by the CCC.

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CHADBOURNE

Columbus County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

August 4, 1931:  "The erection of a 100-foot high steel forest fire observation tower near state highway number twenty, one mile east of Chadbourn has been completed.  It is the 22nd unit in a proposed state-wide system of 125.
     Charles H. Flory, assistant forester of the state department of conservation said the department plans to complete the fire state department as rapidly as funds are made available for that purpose."  (The Bee - Virginia)

September 1931:  "Completion of a 100-foot steel lookout tower in Columbus County, N.C., about 1 mile east of Chadbourn on State Highway No. 20, adds the twenty-second link to the State's proposed primary detection system of 125 towers.  The site of the tower was given to the State by C.R. Bailey, of Chadbourn."  (The Forest Worker)

CHAMBERS MOUNTAIN

Haywood County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 45-foot 9-inch steel tower was erected by the CCC.

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CHERRYVILLE

Gaston County

CHESAPEAKE

Gates County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN

Avery / Burke / Caldwell Counties

CHINQUAPIN

Duplin County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

May 1936:  The erection of a 99-foot 9-inch steel tower was begun by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the $1,877.93 cost was covered by funding through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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1961:  The lease on the site had expired.  The State purchased the land during the summer.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 19th Biennial Report - 1962)

CHOWAN

Chowan County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

CLARKTON

Bladen County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1941:  A 120-foot tower was erected by the CCC.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 9th Biennial Report - 1942)

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CLAYTON

Johnston County

CLINGMANS DOME

Swain County 

CLINTON

Sampson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1937:  A 120-foot  wood tower was erected by the CCC.

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September 15, 1938:  [CCC]  "31' x 25' 4-room frame house at Clinton tower in Sampson County; completed September 15, 1938 by Camp P-68."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

COLUMBUS

Tyrrell County  -  North Carolina Forestry Service

1946:  A 120-foot tower erected by the State Forestry Service.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 11th Biennial Report - 1936)

COMFORT

Jones / Onslow Counties  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1936:  A 99-foot 9-inch steel tower was erected by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the $2,001.33 cost was funded through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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CORBIN MOUNTAIN

Henderson County

(Also see South Carolina)

1932:  A 35-foot steel tower with inside stairway and enclosed glass cab was erected.  The tower was purchased by the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the costs of transportation, material for foundations and erection being borne by North Carolina.  The county in which was placed assisted financially in its purchase and construction.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 4th Biennial Report 1930-32)

COVINGTON MOUNTAIN

Stokes County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

COWEE BALD

Jackson County  -  Nantahala National Forest

Not dated - (USFS) D.H. Ramsay Library, Special Collections, UNCA

CROATAN

Craven County  -  Croatan National Forest

1928-30:  A 100-foot steel tower was erected.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

DAVES MOUNTAIN

Randolph County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

DEPPE

Onslow County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources (Hofmann State Forest)

no date - Special Collections Research Center at NCSU Libraries

1938:  A 120-foot creosoted wood tower was constructed by the CCC at Camp S-65.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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DEVILS NEST

Mitchell County  -  U.S. Forest Service

DIXON

Onslow County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

February 13, 1937:  One 120-foot steel tower was erected by the CCC near Dixon by a crew from Camp S-65.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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DUCKETT TOP

Madison County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources / U.S. Forest Service

DUDLEY

Wayne County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

September 1934:  The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed a 99-foot 9-inch steel tower with a 2-room tower house for a cost of $1,745.66.  The costs were covered by the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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DUGGER MOUNTAIN

Watauga County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

DUKE CHAPEL TOWER

Durham

DUNN MOUNTAIN

Rowan County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

EAGLE SPRINGS

Moore County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1944:  A 120-foot tower was erected.

EARP

Johnston County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1936:  A 102-foot steel tower was erected.  A cooperator purchased the tower and was erected by ECW labor the cost to the State was $45 and the ECW costs were $349.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

EAST LAKE

Dare County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

February 2, 1938:  The construction of a 120-foot steel tower was completed by the CCC.from Camp P-67.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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June 15, 1939:  [CCC]  "31' x 16', 2-room frame house at East Lake tower in Dare County; completed June 15, 1929 by Camp BF-2 as a cooperative project."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

EAST ROBESON

Robeson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources > East Howellsville Volunteer Fire Department

February 1935:  The Civilian Conservation Corps erected a 99-foot 9-inch steel tower with a 2-room ground cabin for the cost of $1,714.68.  The funding was through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial report 1934-36)

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1993:  "Requested by:  Representatives DeVane, Bowman, Nesbitt, Diamont, Senators Daniel, Plyler, Kaplan

FIRE TOWER TRANSFER

       Sec. 115.  Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. 146-74, the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, shall transfer in fee simple by gift the East Robeson Fire Tower and approximately .91827 acres of land on which the tower is located approximately eight miles east of Lumberton on Highway 41 in East Howellsville Township, Robeson County, this being the property described in the deed dated March 7, 1935, and recorded in Deed Book 8-N, page 219, Robeson County registry to the East Howellsville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.  The transfer under this section shall be evidenced by a deed executed in accordance with G.S. 146-74 and registered in accordance with G.S. 146-74."  (Session laws and resolutions passed by the General Assembly [1993])

January 2014:   Government auction for surplus property:  the 99'9" steel tower and the nine-tenths of an acre the tower is located are being sold at auction.  The closing date is January 28, 2014.   The winning bid total, plus fees, was $8,922.50.

EDGECOMBE

Edgecombe County 

ELIZABETHTOWN

Bladen County

ELLERBE

Richmond County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 59-foot 3-inch steel tower constructed by the CCC.

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ENGELHARD

Hyde County

EVERETTS

Beaufort County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1936:  The Civilian Conservation Corps erected a 99-foot 9-inch steel tower.

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FAYETTEVILLE, CITY WATER TANK

Cumberland County

1930-32:  A temporary lookout station was posted atop the City water tank.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 4th Biennial Report 1930-32)

FERRIN KNOB

Buncombe County  -  Pisgah National Forest

FIRE TOWER #1 (near Duck Creek)

Onslow County  -  MCB Camp Lejuene

FIRE TOWER #2 (near Sneads Ferry Bridge)

Onslow County  -  MCB Camp Lejuene

FIRE TOWER #3

Onslow County  -  MCB Camp Lejuene

FIRE TOWER #4

Onslow County  -  MCB Camp Lejuene

FIRE TOWER #5

Onslow County  -  MCB Camp Lejuene

FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING

Wilson County

1930:  "During the spring fire season a temporary map stand worked up by D-4 is being used on the buildings that are serving as temporary lookout points."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN

Watauga County

FOREMAN

Martin County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

FOUNTAIN

Edgecombe County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

FOX MOUNTAIN

Iredell County

FREMONT

Wayne County

FRYE MOUNTAIN

Swain County  -  Nantahala National Forest

FRYINGPAN MOUNTAIN

Haywood County  -  Pisgah National Forest

GIDDENSVILLE

Sampson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1942:  A 120-foot tower was erected by the CCC.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 9th Biennial Report - 1942)

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GLOVER (BAILEY)

Nash County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

February 15, 1940:  Erected by the CCC.  "100 foot creosoted wood tower with catwalk and inside stairway, located near Stanhope in Nash County; erected February 15, 1940 from Camp SCS 30 as a cooperative project."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

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January 21, 1953:  "A new steel forest fire lookout tower has been erected near the northern edge of the Mount Pleasant Community to replace the old wooden structure which was torn down last fall.  The structure is named the Glover Forest Fire Tower and is located on Highway 581.
     The new tower is 120 feet high and was built at a cost of $15,000.  It is one of seven new towers recently completed by the state of North Carolina.  The total number of fire towers now in use throughout the state is 121, according to an announcement by State Forester Fred H. Claridge of Raleigh."  (Evening Telegram)

GORDON MOUNTAIN

Anson County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

1947:  A 99-foot 9-inch tower was erected by the State Forestry Service.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 12th Biennial Report - 1948)

GRANTSBORO

Pamlico County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1947:  A 120-foot tower was erected by the State Forest Service.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 12th Biennial Report - 1948)

GRASSY MOUNTAIN

Mitchell County

GREEN KNOB

McDowell County  -  Pisgah National Forest

April 20, 2013:  A dedication ceremony, celebrating the restoration of the tower, was held at the Green Knob Fire Tower with speakers and featuring a tour of the tower.

GREENS CROSS

Bertie County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

August 1934:  The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed a 99-foot 9-inch steel tower and a 2-room cabin for a cost of $1,255,54.  The funding was carried by the Emergency Conservation Work program (ECW).  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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1962-64:  Due to the expiration of the lease, a new site was acquired and the 100-foot tower moved.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 20th Biennial Report - 1964)

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GREENSBORO

Guilford County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

pre-1947 postcard - Ron Kemnow Collection

1952-54:  "An observation cab was constructed on the Jefferson Standard building in Greensboro making an excellent lookout point." (Building 17 stories high).  (Department of Conservation and Development - 16th Biennial Report - 1956)

GREENVILLE

Pitt County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

September 15, 1936:  The construction of a 99-foot 9-inch steel tower was completed by members of Camp P-67, CCC.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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1964-66:  Due to the expiration of the lease, a new site was acquired and the 100-foot tower was moved.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 21st Biennial Report - 1966)

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HAMLET

Richmond County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1936-38:  The U.S. Resettlement Administration erected a 100-foot steel tower to be transferred to the State under permanent lease at a future date.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

HARLOWE

Craven County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

HARRISVILLE

Montgomery County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

1944:  A 99-foot 9-inch tower was erected by the State.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 10th Biennial Report - 1944)

HASSELL

Martin County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

HAWSHAW MOUNTAIN

Avery County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 45-foot 9-inch tower along with a 1-room cabin were built by the CCC.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

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HAYOE BALD

Graham County  -  Nantahala Forest Service

Not dated - (USFS) D.H. Ramsay Library, Special Collections, UNCA

HAZEL CREEK

Swain County

December 10, 1956:  "S.Sgt. Pete Suteau of McGhee Tyson Air Force Base at Knoxville, Tenn., pilot of a light aircraft last heard from at 11:10 a.m. yesterday, was found uninjured at the Hazel Creek Fire Tower near here (Clingman Dome) today.
     A Civil Air Patrol message at 9:05 a.m. reported the sergeant was not injured.  His plane apparently crashed in the Great Smoky Mountains.
     The message was received here from a Civil Air Patrol radio station set up last night near the top of this peak by two CAP officers, Lt. Harold Medford and Capt. Howard Haskell, both of Shelby, N.C.
     The Hazel Creek Fire Tower is about 10 or 12 miles south-southwest of this mountain top and is near the North Carolina-Tennessee boundary."  (The Daily Times-News)

HENDERSON

Vance County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

HIBRITEN MOUNTAIN

Caldwell County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1927:  A 35-foot steel tower was erected on Hibriten Mountain.  (Department of Conservation and Development of the State of North Carolina - Biennial Report 1926-28)

January 1928:  "A 35-foot steel tower on Hibriton Mountain near Lenior, in Caldwell County."  (The Forest Worker)

1930-32:  A 10 x 12 foot cabin was constructed for the lookout man on duty during fire season.  "Cabins will be placed at all towers in isolated locations where it is necessary for the lookout man to remain at the tower for a continued period of fire weather."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 4th Biennial Report 1930-32)

HIGH PEAK

Burke County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 59-foot 3-inch steel tower was erected by the CCC.

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HIGH ROCK

Davidson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

October 12, 1954:  "There's a tiny glass enclosed cubbyhole atop a 73-foot steel tower on Healing Springs mountain.  In this cubbyhole there is a man, armed with field glasses and a two-way radio, who will help to save thousands of dollars for people of Davidson and surrounding Counties in the next few months.
      The tower, known as the 'High Rock Tower,' although on Healing Springs mountain, is the first forest fire spotting tower ever erected in Davidson County.  Work on the structure started over five weeks ago, but still isn't quite complete.  However, the tower was placed in service several days ago because of the extremely dangerous fire situation existing in this area, and it has already proved its value.
       The tower was built by Wagner Construction Company, of Salisbury.  It took much longer to build than expected, because of the difficulty in blasting hard rock at the base to set up a foundation.  It is located on property belonging to J.M. Daniel estate.  The property has been leased, along with property over which the road winds, as well as that covered by a power line leading to the tower.
      For the past two years much of the fire spotting in this area has been done from atop the city's big water tank, where a telephone has been installed."   (The Dispatch)

HIGH ROCKS

Swain County  -  National Park Service

HILL TOP MOUNTAIN

Haywood County  -  Pisgah National Forest

January 1928:  "A new 30-foot steel tower on Hightop Mountain, near Asheville, will be manned in the near future."  (The Forest Worker)

HIGH WINDY

Buncombe County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

HILLSBOROUGH

Orange County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

HOBUCKEN

Pamlico County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

1962-64:  A new 120-foot steel tower was constructed on a newly acquired site.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 20th Biennial Report - 1964)

HOFFMAN

Richmond County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1936-38:  The U.S. Resettlement Administration erected a 100-foot steel tower to be transferred to the State at a later date.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

HOPE MILLS

Cumberland County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

HORSE RIDGE

Burke County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1928:  A 35-foot steel tower was erected 3 miles south of Enola.  A wooden cabin has also been built at the base of the tower for the observers living quarters.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennium Report 1928-30)

March 12, 1938:  "A 10 x 10 foot tower cabin constructed at Horse Ridge tower in Burke County."  The work crew were members of the CCC camp P-57.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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HUNTERSVILLE MOUNTAIN

McDowell County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1940:  A 52-foot tower erected by the CCC.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 9th Biennial Report - 1942)

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ISLAND CREEK

Jones County  -  Croatan National Forest

JACKSON

Northampton County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 86-foot 3-inch steel tower erected by the CCC.

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JEFFERSON

Ashe County 

JOANNA BALD

Graham/Cherokee County  -  Nantahala National Forest

JONES LAKE

Bladen County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

KELLYS POND

Lenoir County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

KILKENNY

Tyrrell County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

KINSTON

Lenoir County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

March 9, 1937:  A 99-foot 9-inch steel tower constructed by the CCC.  This tower replaced the temporary lookout post atop the Kinston Hotel.  Work on the new tower was completed by a crew from Camp S-65.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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KINSTON HOTEL

Lenoir County

1930-32:  A temporary lookout station was posted on the hotel roof.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 4th Biennial Report 1930-32)

KNIGHTDALE

Wake County

November 23, 1938:  Erected by the CCC.  "120 foot steel tower, inside stairway, located at Knightdale in Wake County; erected November 23, 1938, from Side Camp S-68."   (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

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February 23, 1940:  [CCC]  "31' x 25', 4-room frame house at Knightdale tower in Wake County; completed February 23, 1940 by Side Camp P-68."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

LAGOON

Bladen County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

August 5, 1937:  "It is stated further that there has been approved for construction a 100-foot steel lookout tower near Lagoon.  This will complete the tower system and all cost will be borne by the Resettlement Administration."   (The Bladen Journal)

December 20, 1937:  Members of CCC Camp P-68 completed the construction of the 100-foot steel tower.  The tower was purchased by the Resettlement Administration.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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LEJEUNE, CAMP

Onslow County

September 14, 1951:  (Caption with photos)  "Fire Watcher-- Five towers have been erected around Camp Lejuene Marine Base where alert watchers are kept on duty to guard against forest fires.  Use of live ammunition creates a fire hazard in the adjacent North Carolina woodlands and the Marines are provided to check a blaze at the first alarm.
     Dave Willis, of Jacksonville, N.C., one of the watchers, chugs up the long flights of stairs to his 'air-conditioned office.'  His is no job for a light-headed man."  (Daily Review - Hayward, California)

LICKSTONE MOUNTAIN

Jackson County  -  U.S. Indian Service

LILES

Halifax County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

July 1934:  The Civilian Conservation Corps erected a 79-foot 6-inch steel tower.

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LILESVILLE

Anson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1943:  A 99-foot 9-inch tower was erected by the State.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 10th Biennial Report - 1944)

LINNEY MOUNTAIN

Alexander County

LITTLE SCALY

Macon County

LITTLE SNOWBALL

Buncombe County  -  Big Ivy Historical Society

LOCUST KNOB

Mitchell County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

LONG SHOAL

Dare County

LOUISBURG

Franklin County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

LOWES GROVE

Durham County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

1947:  A 120-foot tower was erected by the State Forest Service.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 12th Biennial Report - 1948)

MACO

Brunswick County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

December 1935:  The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed a 99-fft 9-inch steel tower at a cost of $1,697.82.  The funding for the project was through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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October 5, 1936:  A 36 x 36 foot five room dwelling was completed by CCC members from Camp P-62 for the lookout man at Maco Lookout.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

MAMERS

Harnett County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

September 1934:  The Civilian Conservation Corps erected a 72-foot 9-inch steel tower and a 2-room tower house for a cost of $990.63.  The Emergency Conservation Works program covered the costs of the project with no money coming from the state.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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MAXTON

Robeson County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

1962-64:  A new 120-foot steel tower was erected by the State on newly acquired land.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 20th Biennial Report - 1964)

MEDOC

Halifax County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

MIDWAY

Davidson County

MOORES KNOB

Stokes County  -  Hanging Rock State Park

MOUNT CAMMERER(AKA WHITE ROCK OR SHARP TOP)

Haywood County, N.C. / Cocke County, Tenn.  -  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

undated postcard - Ron Kemnow Collection

undated image - Creative Commons, fotopedia.com

MOUNT MITCHELL

Yancey County 

MOUNT NOBLE

Swain County  -  Cherokee Indian Reservation

MOUNT STERLING

Haywood County  -  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

MOUNT TIRZAH

Person County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 72-foot 9-inch steel tower constructed by the CCC.

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NAKINA

Columbus County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1931:  A 100-foot steel tower with inside stairway and glass enclosed cab was erected 2 miles S.E. of Nakina.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 4th Biennial Report 1930-32)

NEBO

Yadkin County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

NEWKIRK

Sampson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

NEWPORT

Carteret County  -  U.S. Forest Service

NORFLEET

Bertie County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1926-28:  An 80-foot steel tower was erected three miles north of Windsor.  (Department of Conservation and Development of North Carolina - Biennial Report 1926-28)

September 1928:  "An 80-foot steel lookout tower has been erected by the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development 1 mile north of Windsor, N.C., on the Stokes Road, one-fourth mile west of State Highway No. 30."  (The Forest Worker)
    (This may be a different tower than Norfleet)

NORTH CAROLINA BANK AND TRUST COMPANY BUILDING

New Hanover County

1930:  "During the spring fire season a temporary map stand worked up by D-4 is being used on the buildings that are serving as temporary lookout points."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

NORTH SAMPSON

Sampson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

November 18, 1937:  The CCC constructed a 120-foot creosoted timber tower.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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ORTON

Brunswick County

1931:  80-foot tower was erected.

November 2005:  Staffing of this tower was discontinued.

OTWAY

Carteret County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

PALESTINE

Cumberland County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

PANTHER TOP (KNOB)

Cherokee County  -  Nantahala National Forest

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1940:   A 40-foot steel tower with observation cab was erected by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

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PARKTON

Robeson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1929:  A 100-foot steel tower was erected one mile west of Parkton.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

January 16, 1930:  "The county now has a 100-foot tower at Parkton."  (Robesonian)

PEA RIDGE

Polk County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

PELETIER

Carteret County  -  Croatan National Forest

PEMBROKE

Robeson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1928:  An 85-foot steel tower was erected one mile east of Pembroke.  "Poles have been set for two miles of metallic circuit line to connect the Pembroke tower with the local telephone company in Pembroke, Robeson County."  (Department of Conservation and Development  3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

January 16, 1930:  "The county has an 80-foot tower at Pembroke."  (Robesonian)

PHILLIPS KNOB

Yancey County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

1943:  A 45-foot 9-inch tower was erected by the State.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 10th Biennial Report - 1944)

PILOT MOUNTAIN

Transylvania County

PINE CLIFF

Craven County

PINK HILL

Duplin County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

March 10, 1937:  A 99-foot 9-inch steel tower was constructed by a CCC.crew from Camp S-65.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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PINNACLE (LONG MOUNTAIN)

McDowell/Rutherford County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1930-32:  A 10 x 12 cabin was erected, the cabin is occupied by the lookout man on duty during fire season.  "Cabins will be placed at all towers in isolated locations where it is necessary for the lookout man to remain at the tower for a continued period of fire weather."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 4th Biennial Report 1930-32)

1934:  The wooden tower was replaced with a 45-foot 9-inch steel tower using ECW funds.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 5th Biennial Report 1932-34)

PITTSBORO

Chatham County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1940:  A 100-foot tower was erected by the CCC.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 9th Biennial Report - 1942

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PLYMOUTH

Washington County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

April 1936:  The erection of a 99-foot 9-inch steel tower was begun by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the $1,770.21 cost was funded through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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August 13, 1936:  The construction of the tower was completed by members of Camp P-67 of the CCC.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1038)

PORES KNOB

Wilkes County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1929:  A 47-foot steel tower was constructed south of Moravian Falls.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

PROCTORVILLE

Robeson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 99-foot 9-inch steel tower was erected by the CCC.

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April 15, 1954:  "County Forest Ranger Braddie Pait and Forest Service officials have declared the property at the Proctorville fire tower off limits to anyone not accompanied by some representative of the N.C. State Forest Service.  No tress signs have been posted and the privacy of the area will be enforced.
     Such action has been made necessary by, according to Pait, the grounds have been rendered entirely unpresentable to legitimate visitors.  And apparently young boys of the show-off variety are responsible for destroying official signs and knocking down posts.  During the winter months nine window panes were shot out of the tower, signs were shot, and mud was slung on the equipment shed by hot-rod antics."  (The Robesonian)

PUNGO

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

RAEFORD

Hoke County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

REDDITT

Beaufort County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

September 25, 1936:  A 99-foot 9-inch steel tower completed  by members of the CCC from Camp P-67.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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August 15, 1938:  [CCC]  "31' x 16' 2-room frame house at Reddit tower in Beaufort County; completed August 15, 1938 by Camp P-67."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

RENDEZVOUS MOUNTAIN

Wilkes County  -  Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest

REYNOLDS MOUNTAIN

Buncombe County

RICH MOUNTAIN

Madison County  -  Pisgah National Forest

September 1935 - National Archives (OPA)

RICH MOUNTAIN

Transylvania County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

February 28, 1939:  Erected by the CCC.  "40 foot creosoted wood tower observatory, 14 x 14 foot cab, located on Rich Mountain, Transylvania County; erected February 28, 1939 from Camp P-66."   (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

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RIDDICKSVILLE

Hertford County

RIEGAL

Brunswick County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

ROARING GAP

Alleghany County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

June 1935:  The Conservation Corps erected a 59-foot 3-inch steel tower with a 1-room ground cabin at a cost of $963.05.  The funding was through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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April 23, 1952:  "A woman lookout in a forest fire tower at Roaring Gap died from a fall down the steps of the 59-foot steel structure yesterday.
     District Forester F.H. Ledbetter of Lenoir said Mrs. Louis R. Sexton of Roaring Gap fainted as she started to descend the tower.  She died about an hour after the fall.  Mrs. Sexton had been employed on a temporary basis."   (Statesville Daily Record)

ROCKY KNOB

Caldwell County  -  U.S. Forest Service

ROCKY POINT

Pender County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1941:  A 120 foot tower was erected by the CCC.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 9th Biennial Report - 1942)

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ROSE HILL

Duplin County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

November 1935:  A 99-foot 9-inch steel tower was erected by the Civilian Conservation Corps.  The $1,630.04 in costs were funded through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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October 22, 1936:  A 30 x 36 five room frame house was completed for use as living quarters for the lookout.  The work was provided by the members of CCC Camp P-68.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

1961:  The lease on the property expired.  The State purchased the property during the summer of this year.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 19th Biennial Report - 1962)

ROSEMEADE

Bertie County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

1948:  A 120-foot tower was erected by the State Forest Service.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 12th Biennial Report - 1948)

ROUND MOUNTAIN

Nantahala National Forest

July 1960 - National Archives (OPA)

SANATORIUM

Hoke County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1930:  "During the spring fire season a temporary map stand worked up by D-4 is being used on the buildings that are serving as temporary lookout points."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

SAND MOUNTAIN

Caldwell County  -  U.S. Forest Service

SANFORD

Lee County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

SASSAFRAS MOUNTAIN

Transylvania County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

SATULAH MOUNTAIN

Macon County  -  Nantahala National Forest

April 1941 - National Archives (OPA)

SCOTLAND

Scotland County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 72-foot 9-inch steel tower was constructed by the CCC.

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SCOTLAND NECK (MOONLIGHT)

Halifax County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 99-foot 9-inch steel tower erected by the CCC.

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SCRANTON

Hyde County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

SCUPPERNONG

Washington County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

August 25, 1939:  [CCC]  "Side Camp P-67--nine enrollees--(house trailers) located near Scuppernong in Washington County.  This side camp was established August 25, 1939 for the purpose of erecting a lookout tower.  The Side Camp was closed October 27, 1939."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

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October 27, 1939:   Erected by the CCC.  "120 foot creosoted wood tower with catwalk and inside stairway, located near Scuppernong in Washington County; erected October 27, 1939 from trailer side camp." [The side camp was housed in trailer houses]  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

SHALLOTTE

Brunswick County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

SHEFFIELD

Davie County

SHUCKSTACK

Swain County  -  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

1934:  A 60-foot steel International-Derrick tower was erected.

SILER CITY

Chatham County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1947:  A 99-foot 9-inch tower was erected by the State Forestry Service.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 12th Biennial Report - 1948)

SIMMONS

Carteret County  -  Croatan National Forest

SMITHFIELD

Johnston County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

SNOW HILL

Greene County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 86-foot 3-inch steel tower constructed by the CCC.

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SNOWBALL MOUNTAIN

Buncombe County  -  Pisgah National Forest

(Also see Little Snowball)

SOUTH MILLS

Pasquotank County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

SOUTHERN PINES

Moore County 

SPENCER MOUNTAIN

Gaston County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

February 17, 1967:  "County Ranger Yates Smith is looking for employees to man the fire tower on Spencer Mountain so that it can be in operation year-round.
     The tower, which used to operate year-round, has only been operated three months in the spring and three months in the summer for the past year, Smith said, because of the lack of personnel to man the tower.
     Smith said that although the county's fire records show that fire suppression has been good due to the efforts of volunteer fire departments, there is still a need to have the tower in operation year-round."  (Gastinia Gazette)

SPIVEY MOUNTAIN

Buncombe County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1928:  A 35-foot steel tower was erected near Candler.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

SPRUCE MOUNTAIN

Haywood County  -  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

SPRUCE PINE

Mitchell County 

STANDING INDIAN BALD

Macon County  -  U.S. Forest Service    

STUMPY POINT

Dare County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

October 30, 1939:  [CCC] "Side Camp P-68--seven enrollees--(house trailers) located near Stumpy Point, Dare County, from October 30, 1939 through December 20,1939.  This side camp was established to erect a lookout tower."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

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December 21, 1939:  Erected by the CCC.  "120 foot creosoted wood tower with catwalk and inside stairway, located near Stumpy Point in Dare County; erected December 21, 1939 from trailer side camp." [Side camp housed in trailer houses.]  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

1953:  A 120-foot Aermotor steel tower was erected to replaced the earlier wood tower.

2009:  In the spring the tower was offered for sale by a private party.  The tower had been dismantled and packed in a 40-foot shipping container.

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2012:  The lower half of the tower was re-erected at the Homestake Ranch in Northeast Wyoming where a wood frame cab was added.  The top half to be erected at the same land owners property in Minnesota.

SUTTON TOP (MOUNTAIN)

Haywood County  -  U.S. Forest Service

SWIFT CREEK

Nash County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

March 1935:  The Civilian Conservation Corps erected a 79-foot 6-inch steel tower and a 2-room ground cabin for $1,221.33.  The funding was through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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November 10, 1964:  "Bill Lawrence, Nash County Forest Ranger, today announced a new telephone number for the Swift Creek Fire Tower.
     The telephone, formerly on the Nashville exchange, is now a Rocky Mount number--GI 2-8444.  Forest fires in the area can be reported by calling this tower."  (Rocky Mount Evening Telegram)

TABLE ROCK MOUNTAIN

Burke County  -  Pisgah National Forest

1937 - National Archives (OPA)

1928-30:  "Through cooperation with the Pisgah National Forest, a lookout has been placed on Table Rock where no tower has been necessary.  A cabin has been erected at the base of the Rock for the shelter of the observer.  Six miles of ground circuit line were constructed by the U.S. Forest Service from Jonas Ridge to Table Rock lookout in Burke County.  This line will be maintained by us."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

1935:  The ECW purchased materials and built a 1-room living quarters for the lookout man.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

TEYAHALEE

Graham County  -  U.S. Forest Service

TOPSAIL

Pender County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

March 2011 - Creative Commons, Donald Lee Pardue

TOXAWAY MOUNTAIN

Jackson / Transylvania Counties  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

TROY

Montgomery County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

TYRON PEAK

Polk County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

July 1934:  The Civilian Conservation Corps erected a 45-foot 9-inch steel tower with a 1-room tower cabin at a cost of $873.35.  The Emergency Conservation Works program funding the project.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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TURNER MOUNTAIN

Surry County

TUSCARORA

Craven County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1934:  A 99-foot 9-inch steel tower erected by the CCC.

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May 6, 2010:  An electrical caused fire broke out in the tower cab when workmen were installing new equipment in the unused tower.

WACCAMAW

Columbus County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1929:  A 93-foot steel tower was erected 5 miles north of Wananish.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

WALKER TOP

Burke County  -  South Mountains State Park

WALLACE

Dupkin County

WARDS CORNER

Pender County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

April 1936:  A 120-foot steel tower was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the $2,088.00 cost was funded through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

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November 16, 1936:  The construction of the tower was completed by members of Camp P-68 CCC.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

May 26, 1937:  A 30 x 36 foot five room frame house was completed for use as living quarters for the lookout.  Labor was provided through the CCC Camp P-68.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 7th Biennial Report - 1938)

WARREN  COUNTY

Warren County 

WAUCHECHA BALD

Graham County  -  Nantahala National Forest

WAYAH BALD

Macon County  -  Nantahala National Forest

WAYNE COUNTY

Wayne County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

1964-66:  A new 120-foot steel tower was erected by the State near Fremont.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 21st Biennial Report - 1966)

WAYNE NATIONAL BANK BUILDING

Wayne County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1930:  "During the spring fire season a temporary map stand worked up by D-4 is being used on the buildings that are serving as temporary lookout points."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 3rd Biennial Report 1928-30)

WENONA

Washington County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1948:  A 99-foot 9-inch tower was erected by the State Forest Service.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 12th Biennial Report - 1948)

WESSER BALD

Macon County     Nantahala National Forest

WHITE OAK

Jones County  -  U.S. Forest Service

WILLIAMS LAKE

Sampson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

February 6, 1940:  [CCC]  "Side Camp P-68--eight enrollees--(house trailers) located at Williams Lake, Sampson County, from February 6, 1940 through May 5, 1940.  This Side Camp was established for the purpose of constructing a towerman's residence and garage at the Williams Lake lookout tower."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

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April 29, 1940:  [CCC]  "31' x 25", 4-room frame house at Williams Lake tower in Sampson County; completed April 29, 1940 by Camp S-68."  (Department of Conservation and Development - 8th Biennial Report - 1940)

WILMAR

Craven County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

WILSON

Wilson County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

September 1934:  The Civilian Conservation Corps erected a 99-foot 9-inch steel tower along with a 2-room tower house at a cost of $1,422.87.  The costs were funded through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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1962-64:  Due to the expiration of the lease, a new site was acquired and the 100-foot tower moved.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 20th Biennial Report - 1964)

WINFALL

Perquimans County  -  North Carolina Forest Service

1944:  A 99-foot 9-inch tower was erected by the State Forest Service with a cooperative with the U.S. Forest Service.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 10th Biennial Report - 1944)

WOODS MOUNTAIN

McDowell County  -  Pisgah National Forest

WOODVILLE

Bertie County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

YELLOW MOUNTAIN

Macon County  -  Nantahala National Forest

YOUNG

Johnston County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

1936:  A 99-foot 9-inch steel tower was erected by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the $1,095.37 cost was funded through the Emergency Conservation Works program.  (Department of Conservation and Development - 6th Biennial Report 1934-36)

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YOUNGS MOUNTAIN

Rowan County  -  North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

July 30, 1957:  "Valuable radio equipment has been stolen from the fire tower near Cleveland in Rowan County, R.G. Carney, county forester, said today.
     Carney said Rowan county officers are investigating the break-in which was discovered earlier this week.
     The forester said the tower, which serves parts of Iredale and Rowan counties, was not manned except during the danger seasons and it was impossible to determine the actual time of entry.  However, Carney said, all indications point to a recent break-in.
     Carney said the lock was prized and broken, and only the radio equipment was taken.  Other equipment was not tampered with, he said.
     The fire danger seasons are in the fall and in the spring and before the tower can be effective again the equipment will have to be replaced, Carney said.  This replacement will work a hardship on his department, he explained, since no provisions were made for more equipment in the budget."  (Statesville Record and Landmark)

MISC. NOTES - NORTH CAROLINA