About this property
Devil's Head Lookout is a U.S. Forest Service fire lookout tower at the summit of Devils Head in Douglas County, Colorado. Located on a large pinnacle of Pikes Peak granite, the fire lookout point lies within the Pike National Forest and is accessed by hiking the Devils Head National Recreation Trail. The station was first established in 1912, with the original tower built in 1919. In the summer of 1951, the old tower was dismantled and current structure was built. In 1991, Devil's Head Lookout was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 03000518. It was listed on June 12, 2003.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Devils Head Lookout listed on the National Register?
Devils Head Lookout was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 12, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Devils Head Lookout?
Devils Head Lookout is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Devils Head Lookout?
The period of significance for Devils Head Lookout is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1912.
Can I research the history near Devils Head Lookout?
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