Surveyors Historical Society to dedicate Osgood Bilby Tower

Many surveyors may have never seen a Bilby Tower, nor perhaps know what it is, but the pieces of an abandoned tower discovered in Louisiana have been reassembled/erected in Osgood, Indiana, hometown of Jasper Bilby, the man who invented it.

A ceremony to be conducted by the Surveyors Historical Society on June 14, 2014 will include a presentation on the history of NGS/USC&GS and the Bilby Tower, a panel discussion among current and past tower builders/observers, and a formal dedication in honor of Bilby.

The passion and dedication felt by the many people who participated in the entire endeavor to get the tower from Louisiana to Osgood is exemplified by the remarks of Joe Lindsey who says, “my considerable Osgood Bilby Tower involvement and commitment began in the fall of 2012. It continued through the second week of October, 2013, culminating in the successful tower assembly. It was a substantial sacrifice of which I was honored and privileged to have participated. The team work and camaraderie created  an outstanding experience.”

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