Yorba Linda in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Space Shuttle Accident
Dedicated January 28, 1987
Photographed By Adam Margolis, April 14, 2022
1. Space Shuttle Accident Marker
The redwood trees along this path are dedicated in memory of the seven Challenger Crew Members
who lost their lives in the Space Shuttle accident which occurred on January 28, 1986.
Dedicated January 28. 1987
Gregory B. Jarvis Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Ellison S. Onizska Francis R. Scobee Ronald E. Mgnar Judith A. Resnik Michael J. Smith
Erected 1987.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Disasters • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1986.
Location. 33° 53.379′ N, 117° 47.95′ W. Marker is in Yorba Linda, California, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Yorba Linda Boulevard and Palm Avenue. Marker is located at Jessamyn West Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yorba Linda CA 92886, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Yorba Linda (approx. 0.9 miles away); Pacific Electric Depot (approx. one mile away); Richard Nixon (approx. 1.1 miles away); Richard Nixon A California Native Son
Photographed By Adam Margolis, April 14, 2022
2. Space Shuttle Accident Marker
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Photographed By Adam Margolis, April 14, 2022
3. Space Shuttle Accident Marker
Marker can be seen along the right side of the path near the center-left of image.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
