Chenocetah Fire Tower
About Chenocetah Fire Tower
Chenocetah Fire Tower, at Chenocetah Mountain, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 11, 1984. It was among the first 2 of Cornelia’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its conservation, architecture and social history, at the national level. The listing covers 4.5 acres.
What it isHistoric fire tower in Cornelia, Georgia, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 78 MB · National Archives↗1938 to today
- 1938Built
- 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2013
Chenocetah Fire Tower G-26 stone markings - 2026On the Register for 42 years
An old view of Chenocetah Fire Tower
Postcards and photographs from Cornelia’s archive whose captions name it, from 2013. Tap one to see it full screen.
2013Finding Chenocetah Fire Tower
Chenocetah Mountain, Cornelia
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Chenocetah Fire Tower
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Chenocetah Fire Tower
Is Chenocetah Fire Tower on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 11, 1984 (Register number 84001110).
Is Chenocetah Fire Tower a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Traveler's Rest, 16.9 miles away.
Can you visit Chenocetah Fire Tower?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Chenocetah Fire Tower?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 78 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93208530 · Wikidata · old views from Cornelia’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.