Sandy Hook in Middletown Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Nike-Ajax

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 15, 2022

1. Nike-Ajax Marker

Inscription.
History
The Nike-Ajax surface-to-air guided missile was developed in the late 1940's and early 1950's as a defense against an enemy-manned bomber attack after extensive research and development. This first generation missile was deployed throughout the continental United States and in overseas areas. The final Nike-Ajax succumbed to advanced technology in 1964, when it was replaced by the second-generation missile system, the Nike-Hercules.

Description
Length - 31.5 feet
Weight - 2,325 pounds
Warhead - Conventional
Propulsion system - Two stage
Range - 25 miles
Altitude - 50,000 feet
Speed - Supersonic
Single, solid-propellant booster motor
Liquid-propellant on board, rocket motor

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 40° 27.346′ N, 74° 0.232′ W. Marker is in Middletown Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is in Sandy Hook. It is at the intersection of Hartshorne Drive and Magruder Road, on the left when traveling south on Hartshorne Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands NJ 07732, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey,

specifically on the Jersey Shore,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: Nike-Hercules (here, next to this marker); Nike Ajax Explosion Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Guardian Park Picnic Area (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guns of Sandy Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandy Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover Sandy Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital Steward’s Quarters (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Dead House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown Township.

Nike-Ajax Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 15, 2022

2. Nike-Ajax Display

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.