Chenocetah Fire Tower - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

A classic design built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1936 for the Chattahoochee National Forest, Chenocetah Mountain Lookout, is a

40' high stone tower with a 14'x14'wood cab covered by a 15'high peaked slate roof which curves out slightly at the eaves. After World War II it was dedicated to three forest workers who died during the war. In active service until 1975, it was unused until 1989 when the Georgia Forestry Commission took over staffing during fire season. The tower has been adopted by neighbors living in residential areas near the mountain who have formed the 'Chenocetah Conservation Corps' to provide grounds maintenance. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

additional source:

http://www.lookouts.us/Individ_Lookouts/US299_Chenocetah_Mtn.htm

Also a benchmark: ED 1837

Link: http://www.geocaching.com/mark/details.aspx?PID=ED1837

Street address: Chenocetah Mountain Cornelia, GA County / Borough / Parish: Habersham Year listed: 1984 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Government: Fire Station Current function: Government, Landscape: Fire Station, Park Privately owned?: no Hours of operation: From: 7:00 AM To: 10:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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