Elkmont in Limestone County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Perspective
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 22, 2018
1. Perspective Marker
Inscription.
Perspective. . The George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, located on Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal, has provided America's space solutions since 1960. As one of NASA's largest engineering centers, Marshall offers its extensive expertise and unique facilities to expand America's space presence and contribute to its economic growth. Marshall led the Apollo Program that took the first humans to the moon; developed the first lunar car; built the country's first and second space stations; and managed the space shuttle, the Hubble Space Telescope and a variety of other significant space projects. And now, Alabama engineers are providing their unique capabilities and expertise to both government and commercial partners, providing continued national leadership in space propulsion.
The George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, located on
Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal, has provided America's
space solutions since 1960. As one of NASA's largest
engineering centers, Marshall offers its extensive expertise
and unique facilities to expand America's space presence
and contribute to its economic growth. Marshall led the
Apollo Program that took the first humans to the moon;
developed the first lunar car; built the country's first and
second space stations; and managed the space shuttle,
the Hubble Space Telescope and a variety of other
significant space projects. And now, Alabama engineers
are providing their unique capabilities and expertise to
both government and commercial partners, providing
continued national leadership in space propulsion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 34° 57.25′ N, 86° 53.517′ W. Marker is in Elkmont, Alabama, in Limestone County. Marker is on I-65 S, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the Alabama Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkmont AL 35620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Visitors Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama's Role
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 9, 2022
2. Perspective Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 9, 2022
3. Perspective Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on November 21, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
