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One of The Nation's First Shot Towers

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Sparks Shot Tower

The historic Sparks Shot Tower opened in 1808, and was one of the first shot towers in the United States. Supplies of lead shot were imported from Europe before the Embargo Act of 1807, and three businessman built the tower to take advantage of the limited available supply. At the start of the War . . .

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The historic Sparks Shot Tower opened in 1808, and was one of the first shot towers in the United States. Supplies of lead shot were imported from Europe before the Embargo Act of 1807, and three businessman built the tower to take advantage of the . . .

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