Elkmont in Limestone County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Saturn IB Launch Vehicle

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 22, 2018

1. Saturn IB Launch Vehicle Marker

Inscription. Developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, and associated contractors. Erected by the citizens of Alabama as a tribute to the men and women who made it possible for this nation to explore space for peaceful purposes, through the cooperation of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama Space and Rocket Center.

Erected 1979 by State of Alabama.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1979.

Location. 34° 57.267′ N, 86° 53.517′ W. Marker is in Elkmont, Alabama, in Limestone County. It is on I-65 S, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of the Alabama Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkmont AL 35620, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama

and in the Huntsville Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Visitors Center (here, next to this marker); Alabama's Role (here, next to this marker); Legacy (here, next to this marker); Alabama Combat Infantrymen Monument (a few steps from this marker); Hernando De Soto in Alabama (a few steps from this marker); Perspective (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans of America

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkmont.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Saturn Legacy (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Saturn IB Launch Vehicle image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 22, 2018

2. Saturn IB Launch Vehicle

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 22, 2018

3. Saturn IB Launch Vehicle Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 22, 2018

4. Saturn IB Launch Vehicle

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 22, 2018

5. Saturn IB Launch Vehicle

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.