The Flagg Mountain Observation Tower is officially reopened! Governor Kay Ivey opened the gates to the tower, officially closed since the late 1980’s. The 54 foot tall tower sits atop the first 1,000 foot mountain in the Appalachian Mountain chain, offering a gateway to all of the eastern United States. The tower was built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) to provide 360 degree views of the surroundings. The new 0.4 mile fully accessible paved trail leads to the top of the mountain and to the tower.
Press Coverage of the event:
Official Agenda from the Grand Reopening:
1:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Activities
Tom Carruthers, President, Alabama Trails Foundation
Special Attraction: Alabama Wildlife Center Educational Program
1:30 p.m. Welcome & Introduction
Mark Tuggle, Chief of Staff to the Alabama Speaker of the House of Representatives
1:35 p.m. Invocation
Father Andrew Rowell, Christ Church
1:40 p.m. Recognition of Donors
Jason Dockery, Alabama Forestry Commission, Northeast Region Regional Forester
1:50 p.m. Remarks & Introduction of Governor
Rick Oates, Alabama Forestry Commission, State Forester
1:55 p.m. Keynote Address
Governor Kay Ivey
2:15 p.m. Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Mark Tuggle
