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Shot Tower

Shot Tower is a historic place in Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000373.

Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, MarylandListed October 1, 1969NRIS #69000373★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Shot Tower?

The Phoenix Shot Tower, also known as the Old Baltimore Shot Tower, is a red brick shot tower, 234.25 feet (71.40 m) tall, located near the downtown, Jonestown, and Little Italy communities of East Baltimore, in Maryland. The tower was built in less than 6 months. When it was completed in 1828 it was the tallest structure in the United States.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Shot Tower
City
Baltimore (Independent City)
County
Baltimore County
State
Maryland
Listed on the National Register
October 1, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000373
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.29074, -76.60548
When was Shot Tower listed on the National Register?

Shot Tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969.

Where is Shot Tower located?

Shot Tower is located in Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland at approximately 39.29074, -76.60548. See the map above.

Is Shot Tower a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Shot Tower is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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