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Thorny Mountain Fire Tower

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Thorny Mountain Fire Tower in Seneca State Forest
The fire tower was constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps to provide better coverage of the Greenbrier River Valley. It is a steel tower standing at 53 feet with a 14'x14' living quarters. It is a unique tower for West Virginia.
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  • Ownership: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
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