Moore Lookout Tower
About this property
The Moore Lookout Tower is a historic fire lookout tower located on Scott County Road 503 in Forest, Scott County, Mississippi. Built in 1940 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the tower is a rare example of its type and has been listed on 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 99001283. It was listed on October 27, 1999.
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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 Moore Lookout Tower listed on the National Register?
Moore Lookout Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 27, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Moore Lookout Tower?
Moore Lookout Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Moore Lookout Tower?
The period of significance for Moore Lookout Tower is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
Can I research the history near Moore Lookout Tower?
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