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Tag: McGowin Lookout

Posted on May 1, 2022May 2, 2025

McGowin Lookout Tower

Reg #’s US 814, AL 15 

31.694783, -86.686136

According to the NHLR this tower was built in 1936. It is 120′ tall McGowin Lookout was built by the CCC and known as McKenzie Lookout. It was moved in 1966 by the Alabama Forestry Commission to its present location.

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