In 2000, the fire tower was moved from a location in south central North Carolina to Mount Shepherd.  Over a two-week period the tower was reassembled like a jigsaw puzzle. 

Today, a person can see all of central North Carolina including major cities such as Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point.  On a clear day Pilot Mountain in north central North Carolina is visible!

The tower is 125’ high.  There are 164 steps to the top!