Shot Tower Historical State Park

Shot Tower Historical State Park

Shot Tower Historical State Park is a state park located near the town of Austinville, Virginia. Its centerpiece is a shot tower, located along the New River, which was for many years used for the creation of ammunition. The tower is on the National Register of Historic Places, and may be climbed for a small fee.

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* [http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/shottowr.shtml Park website]


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