Cairo Skywatch Tower
Cairo Skywatch Tower, Cold War observation tower in Tippecanoe Township, Indiana, US.
The Cairo Skywatch Tower rises 40 feet above the intersection of County Road 850N and County Road 100W with its glass-enclosed observation office at the summit.
Built in 1952, this structure became the first rural skywatch tower operated by the United States Air Force's Civilian Ground Observation Corps during Operation Skywatch.
The tower represents local community dedication, with ninety volunteers who maintained continuous surveillance duties throughout the Korean War period.
Located in Memorial Park, the tower stands as an educational site where visitors can learn about Cold War surveillance methods through informational displays.
The structure earned National Register of Historic Places recognition in 2002 as the sole remaining rural skywatch post from the Korean War era.
Location: Cairo
GPS coordinates: 40.54056,-86.92500
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:08
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