Trigg Tower - Shawnee National Forest;
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cldisme
N 37° 29.286 W 088° 44.161
16S E 346522 N 4150436
Located near Simpson, Illinois in Pope County, Trigg Tower is a fire tower overlooking the Shawnee National Forest.
Waymark Code: WM903J
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2010
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Left on this graveled road to TRIGG TOWER, 1 m., a forest lookout named for L. O. Trigg of Eldorado, who devoted years of voluntary service to the establishment of a National forest in the Illinois Ozarks.
Illinois: A Descriptive and Historical Guide (1939) – Page 432 – Tour 3; US 45
Getting to Trigg Tower is fairly easy and well signed along the roads - which are still gravel.
Of course, the view is spectacular. Our family visited during the hot summer months so there is a bit of a haze in our photos. I sincerely hope somebody can visit during the fall color period.
The stairs are fairly steep so watch your step. It looks daunting, but a smooth, steady pace goes by quickly (and bring some water up with you).
Parking is available right at the base of the tower.
Book: Illinois
Page Number(s) of Excerpt: 432
Year Originally Published: 1939
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