Monday, March 12, 2012

The Fire Tower Atop Elliott's Knob

Tower on 4463' Mountain Recalls Another Era

Fire Tower

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There was a time, and not really that long ago, when protecting forests from destruction by fire included manning towers such as this with fire spotters. The abandoned tower on Elliotts Knob stands as a tribute to the men and women who performed this solitary work.

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