Shot Tower Historic State Park - Austinville, VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bobfrapples8
N 36° 52.204 W 080° 52.220
17S E 511557 N 4080466
The Jackson Ferry Shot Tower is a 75-foot tall tower used for manufacturing lead shot located in Wythe County, VA and now adjacent to the New River Trail State Park, a lineal rail trail park connecting the historic towns of Pulaski and Galax, VA.
Waymark Code: WM1C6F9
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2025
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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"The Jackson Ferry Shot Tower is a 75-foot (23 m) tall tower used for manufacturing lead shot located in Wythe County, Virginia and now adjacent to the New River Trail State Park, a lineal rail trail park connecting the historic towns of Pulaski and Galax, Virginia.

As one of the few remaining shot towers in the United States, the Jackson Ferry tower was constructed by Thomas Jackson and is the centerpiece of the Shot Tower Historical State Park. Construction began on the tower shortly after the American Revolutionary War and was completed in 1807. The tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969."-Jackson Ferry Shot Tower

Grounds are open from dawn until dusk. The parking lot is open year-round. The tower is open on scheduled days in the summer. Admission to the tower is free, however the daily parking fee applies.
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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