Hike-In | Destroyed |
Elevation: 6994′ | St. Joe National Forest |
History
1919 – The first lookout cabin built in the St Joe * (Harship * Happy Times by Bert Russel)
1921 – Cabin burned
1922- 13′ x 13′ cab with open roof platform
1924 – Staffed by Frank Dugan (*Hardship & Happy Times by Bert Russel)
1924 – Destroyed by lightning
1925 – Replaced with cupola cabin on south butte
1969 – Destroyed


The below photos were taken of the tower after it was hit by lightning. From the Bert Russel Collection.




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