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The Pinhoti Trail
A Southeast Region Appalachian Trail Connector
Horn Mountain Fire Tower
A National Historic Lookout
National Historic Lookout Register
Forest Fire Lookout Association
Talladega National Forest Tower Map
Submission by Thomas Kaufmann ~ FFLA
Form Confirmation
Thank you for submitting the following information:
Name of Lookout:
Horn Mountain Fire Lookout Tower
Date: January 17, 2009
email: thomaskaufmann@bellsouth.net
Date constructed: 1936
By whom: Civilian Conservation Corps Company 3478 Camp F-7 Talladega, Alabama
submit: Submit
Location of lookout
Talladega National Forest Talladega County, Alabama
Latitude: 33.29778
Longitude: -86.07444
Agency owner
USDA Forest Service National Forests in Alabama
2946 Chestnut Street Montgomery, Alabama 36107
Description of structure
100 foot tall International Derrick & Equipment Company (IDECO) steel tower with
7x7 steel cab
Historical significance
The Horn Mountain Fire Lookout Tower was one of several 'ridgetop' firetowers
erected by the Civil Conservation Corps along the highest points of the mountain range
throughout the extent of the Talladega National Forest as a key component of the fire
protection measures implemented to safeguard both the national forest and the 75
mile long Skyway Motor Way which began at Sylacauga and ended at Borden Springs.
Cooperators
Undetermined at time of application
Nominator
Thomas Kaufmann 113 North Capitol Parkway Montgomery, Alabama 36107
Area Representative, Alabama FFLA
Presentation and Announcement
Horn Mountain Fire Lookout Tower at Talladege National Forest
Talladega County, Alabama
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The Pinhoti Trail
A Southeast Region Appalachian Trail Connector
Horn Mountain Fire Tower
A National Historic Lookout
National Historic Lookout Register
Forest Fire Lookout Association
Talladega National Forest Tower Map
Submission by Thomas Kaufmann ~ FFLA
Form Confirmation
Thank you for submitting the following information:
Name of Lookout:
Horn Mountain Fire Lookout Tower
Date: January 17, 2009
email: thomaskaufmann@bellsouth.net
Date constructed: 1936
By whom: Civilian Conservation Corps Company 3478 Camp F-7 Talladega, Alabama
submit: Submit
Location of lookout
Talladega National Forest Talladega County, Alabama
Latitude: 33.29778
Longitude: -86.07444
Agency owner
USDA Forest Service National Forests in Alabama
2946 Chestnut Street Montgomery, Alabama 36107
Description of structure
100 foot tall International Derrick & Equipment Company (IDECO) steel tower with
7x7 steel cab
Historical significance
The Horn Mountain Fire Lookout Tower was one of several 'ridgetop' firetowers
erected by the Civil Conservation Corps along the highest points of the mountain range
throughout the extent of the Talladega National Forest as a key component of the fire
protection measures implemented to safeguard both the national forest and the 75
mile long Skyway Motor Way which began at Sylacauga and ended at Borden Springs.
Cooperators
Undetermined at time of application
Nominator
Thomas Kaufmann 113 North Capitol Parkway Montgomery, Alabama 36107
Area Representative, Alabama FFLA
Presentation and Announcement
Horn Mountain Fire Lookout Tower at Talladege National Forest
Talladega County, Alabama
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