STALEY'S KNOB (THE KNOB)
Pennsylvania - Adams County
1912: A 40-foot fire tower of good character was built on the Knob. It was constructed of white pine, locust, and oak. The actual cost of material was $45.38. The labor supplied by the forester and his rangers at the usual rates amounted to $35.84, making the total cost of the tower $81.22. It is substantial, serviceable, and of great value in case of fire." (Report of the Department of Forestry, 1912-13)
April 19, 1929: "See Pennsylvania from her forest fire observation towers, is the invitation extended to the public by the state Department of Forests and Waters, which maintain 115 towers in forty-seven counties of the commonwealth.
Tower visitors are welcome, but every one is cautioned to be careful with fire in the woods and not molest or destroy any of the property belonging to the commonwealth.
The fire tower in Adams county is 1880 feet above sea level and is located on Staley's Knob." (The Gettysburg Times)