The Tower on Fox Hill

The Tower on Fox Hill is a stone observation tower rising 72 feet (22 meters) high, surrounded by a 220-foot (67-meter) promenade. From this elevated perch, visitors can see out across the surrounding landscape of Vernon and neighboring areas.

The government built this tower between 1937 and 1939 to replace an earlier wooden structure from 1878 that collapsed during a severe snowstorm. The project was part of a nationwide effort to create jobs during the Great Depression.

Bronze plaques on the tower walls display the names of veterans from Vernon, creating a place where locals remember those who served. The site holds meaning as a gathering point for the community during remembrance occasions.

The location sits atop a hill in Vernon and is accessible on foot, with the promenade level and easy to walk. Visitors should note that visibility and how far you can see changes depending on the weather conditions.

Before European settlement, the Podunk people used Fox Hill as an observation site and managed the forest through intentional burning of undergrowth. This long history reveals how the location served as a strategic viewpoint for generations before the tower was built.

Location: Connecticut

GPS coordinates: 41.86320,-72.44430

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43