Reddish Knob Tower Site
US 523, VA 1
Reddish Knob tower foundations in June 2009
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 523, VA 1 (view other lookout sites in United States, Virginia) |
| Date Registered | June 23, 2009 |
| Nominated by | Brian M. Powell |
| Location |
George Washington National Forest Augusta County, Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 38° 27.757' W 079° 14.000' (view using Google Maps) N 38° 27' 45" W 079° 13' 60" N 38.462620° W 079.233330° |
| Elevation | 4,397 ft (1,340 m) |
| Removed | 1975 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
Description
Reddish Knob was the site of a fire tower from the 1920s until it was removed in 1975 after persistent problems with vandalism. The site is the highest point in northern Virginia rising 4,397 feet.
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Reddish Knob tower foundations in June 2009
View from Reddish Knob in June 2009