Dighton Tower Site
US 22, MA 22
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 22, MA 22 (view other lookout sites in United States, Massachusetts) |
| Date Registered | September 3, 2008 |
| Nominated by | Henry Isenberg |
| Location |
Richmond Hill Britstol County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates |
N 41° 48.470' W 071° 07.710' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 48' 28" W 071° 07' 43" N 41.807830° W 071.128500° |
| Elevation | 198 ft (60 m) |
Description
The 38' steel tower with 8'x8' cab and ladder was first operated in 1912 and was staffed until 1915. It was discontinued in September of that year. One quarter mile of phone line was laid to this tower. It is unknown who owned the land during this period. The tower was moved to Rehoboth in 1915.
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