Trigg Tower
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October 27th, 2026
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Between 1930 and 1950 8,000 lookouts, of which 2000?remain, were constructed nation-wide. Of these, 600 are in active use for fire detection. Trigg Lookout Tower is the only remaining of the 16 fire lookouts constructed on the Shawnee National Forest. Originally built in 1934 as a 60 ft. wood structure, it was replaced in 1938-39 with a 100-foot-tall steel tower. In 1973, the upper 50 ft of the steel frame was removed, and an observation platform constructed offering vistas of the Shawnee Hills.
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GPS 37.48809, -88.73605
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Nearby places
- Simpson Barrens Natural Area Hiking Trail 0.5 mi
- East Trigg Trailhead 1.7 mi
- Millstone Lake Fishing Access 2.6 mi
- Turkey Farm Pond Fishing Access 3.2 mi
- Jackson Falls Recreation Area Trailhead 3.3 mi
- Underground Railroad: Sand Cave Campground (Free Public) 4.8 mi
- Forestry Pond Fishing Access 4.8 mi
- Hunting Branch Trailhead Trailhead 4.8 mi
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