Chickatawbut Observation Tower

The Chickatawbut Observation Tower is a stone structure located on Chickatawbut Road within the Blue Hill Reservation state park, positioned at the eastern edge of this protected area. The building sits surrounded by forest and trails that connect throughout the reservation.

The tower was built during the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a work program created to support conservation efforts across the nation. The structure was registered as a historic place in 1980.

The tower takes its name from Chickatawbut, a prominent sachem of the Massachusett people who inhabited this region centuries ago. The name serves as a reminder of the Native American presence that shaped this land.

The tower's interior is closed to the public, but visitors can explore the many trails throughout the surrounding reservation on foot. The grounds are accessible year-round, and multiple pathways offer different levels of walking difficulty.

The tower was constructed during the Great Depression as part of a larger effort to employ workers while protecting natural areas across America. This dual mission of job creation and land preservation made it a product of an unusually resourceful historical moment.

Location: Quincy

GPS coordinates: 42.22506,-71.06069

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07