The Crossroads Fire Tower is a fire lookout tower located at 2262 Arkansas Highway 133 North in Ashley County, Arkansas. It is the tallest tower of its type in the state, situated north of Crossett and west of Hamburg, just north of the junction of Highway 133 and Ashley County Highway 12.
Constructed by the Aermotor Company and installed by a Civilian Conservation Corps crew in 1935, the tower was originally 100 feet tall. Between 1936 and 1943, an additional 20 feet was added to the structure. The tower is built of galvanized steel with wooden staircase landings and treads, featuring a viewing cabin at the top with adjustable glass panes.
Recognized for its historical significance, the tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. It remains a prominent man-made structure in the county, maintaining its role as a lookout tower over the Arkansas countryside.
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