SOUTH CAROLINA LOOKOUTS
WHITE OAK
Fairfield County
South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina Forestry Commission
1939-40: "All fire towers, tower buildings and telephone line construction was done by the Civilian Conservation Corps at no cost to the State or protective associations. A new tower was constructed at the White Oak tower site in Fairfield County." + "The C.C.C. completed tower unit buildings at the White Oak tower site and others. Each tower unit contains the following buildings: a four room dwelling, barn, chicken house, smokehouse and latrine." (Report of the State Commission of Forestry, 7/1/39 to 6/30/40)
1957-58: The old wooden tower located at White Oak was replaced by a new steel structure. (Report of the State Commission of Forestry, 7/1/57 to 6/30/58)