Shot Tower State Park - Virginia
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fatcat161
N 36° 52.196 W 080° 52.212
17S E 511568 N 4080451
Located between I77 and US Hwy 52.
Waymark Code: WM6EB6
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2009
Views: 11
Overlooking the New River, Shot Tower was built more than 150 years ago to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers. Lead from the nearby Austinville Mines was melted in a kettle atop the 75-foot tower and poured through a sieve, falling through the tower and an additional 75-foot shaft beneath the tower into a kettle of water. For a small fee, guests may ascend the tower which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Take the Lead Mine Road exit off I77 and go nortn on Hwy 52 to the park.
Park Type: Day Use
Activities:
Hiking, Picnic Shelters.
Park Fees:
$7 parking fee
Background:
Historic
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Date Established?: Not listed
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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