Mount Pleasant in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Talos Missile

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009

1. TALOS Missile Marker

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The Talos Series of shipborn missiles was one of the most powerful in the U.S. Navy. It's main function was anti-aircraft for fleet defense. But later versions had surface-to-surface capability.
Range: Over 75 miles
Speed Mach 2.5
Weight: 7,000 lbs.
Warhead: Nuclear or Conventional
The Talos Missile system was operation on 7 guided missile cruisers from 1959 to 1979.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.

Location. 32° 47.44′ N, 79° 54.304′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is in Patriots Point Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Pleasant SC 29464, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Combat Wounded Veterans (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the Men on the USS Laffey DD-724 (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriots Point Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); South Carolina Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Helicopter Attack Squadron (Light) Three Memorial

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(about 400 feet away); Clamagore (SS-343) (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War II Submarine Lost Boat Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memoriam • USS Thresher and USS Scorpion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Pleasant.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009

2. TALOS Missile Marker

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009

3. TALOS Missile Marker

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009

4. TALOS Missile Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,733 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 20, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.