Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

USS Nathanael Greene

SSBN-636

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, August 4, 2005

1. USS Nathanael Greene SSBN-636 Marker

Inscription. This memorial is dedicated to all U.S. submarine sailors both living and deceased that dared to "take her deep," and especially those submariners that manned the fleet ballistic missile submarine

USS NATHANAEL GREENE SSBN-636

during her 40 plus nuclear deterrent patrols from 1964 to 1986. These boomer patrols comprised the 3rd leg of our country's nuclear triad which so effectively contained the Soviet Union and contributed greatly to our winning the Cold War.

PRIDE RUNS DEEP

Erected 2004 by Ozark Runner Base, United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., Springfield, Missouri.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 37° 10.377′ N, 93° 19.799′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. Marker can be reached from South Scenic Avenue, 0.9 miles north of West Battlefield Road, on the right when traveling north. Monument located on the grounds of Nathanael Greene Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 South Scenic Avenue, Springfield MO 65807, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Civil War Orphans' Home (approx. 2.3 miles away); First School-House in Greene County

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(approx. 2.3 miles away); Zagonyi's Charge (approx. 2.3 miles away); Maple Park Gazebo (approx. 2.6 miles away); Battle of Springfield (approx. 2.7 miles away); First Cabin in Springfield (approx. 2.8 miles away); Red's Giant Hamburg (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Also see . . .
1. Website of the USS Lapon. (Submitted on December 19, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia - USS Lapon (SSN-661). (Submitted on December 19, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
3. Wikipedia - USS Nathanael Greene (SSBN-636). (Submitted on December 19, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)

USS Lapon (SSN-661) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, August 4, 2005

2. USS Lapon (SSN-661)

The sail of the USS Lapon rests near the USS Nathanael Greene marker at American Legion Post 639 (2660 South Scenic Avenue). The sail of the USS Nathanael Greene is in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,904 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on November 21, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.