Shot Tower Historic State Park
USA /
Virginia /
Fort Chiswell /
Orphanage Drive, 176
World
/ USA
/ Virginia
/ Fort Chiswell
World / United States / Virginia
park, place with historical importance, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, state park, American Civil War 1861-1865
State park with a historic Jackson Ferry Shot Tower as its centerpiece. The 75-foot tall tower was completed in 1807 and was used to manufacture lead shot for use in firearms. The tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is administered with New River Trail State Park.
176 Orphanage Drive
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 699-6778
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/shot-tower
176 Orphanage Drive
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 699-6778
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/shot-tower
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Ferry_Shot_Tower
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 36°52'9"N 80°52'12"W
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