WEST VIRGINIA LOOKOUTS
SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN
McDowell County
West Virginia Division of Forestry
West Virginia Division of Forestry
October 10, 1926: "The Shawnee Mountain tower in McDowell County is connected with the Northfork central office of the Bluefield Telephone Company." (Charleston Gazette)
November 13, 1939: "State Forester Dan Griffin reported today a widespread search in progress for a fire tower watchman missing 36 hours during a new outbreak of forest fires.
All efforts to reach William Thompson at his station atop Shawnee mountain in McDowell county have failed, Griffin said.
The official said the aid of the state police has been enlisted. A separate search of the mountainous areas near the tower is being conducted." (Steubenville Herald Star)