Quigley in Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Dr. Wernher von Braun

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 26, 2025

1. Dr. Wernher von Braun Marker

Inscription. This plaque was placed here by citizens of Huntsville and Madison County, Alabama in honor of Dr. Wernher von Braun who directed research and development operations for the Army at Redstone Arsenal from 1950 to 1960, and served as Director of George C. Marshall Space Flight Center from 1960 to 1970. It was unveiled on February 24, 1970 on the occasion of his transfer to Washington, D.C., as Deputy Associate Administrator of The National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Dr. von Braun, whose vision and knowledge made possible the landing of the first man on the moon by the United States, contributed significantly to the life of this community. He will forever be respected and admired by his local fellow citizens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Exploration • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is February 24, 1970.

Location. 34° 43.69′ N, 86° 35.399′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. It is in Quigley. It is on Monroe Street Southwest south of Clinton Ave W, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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this postal address: 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville AL 35801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama.

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: Original Site of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Norwegian Light Beacon And Fog Bell (about 600 feet away); Holmes Avenue (about 600 feet away); The Water's Journey to You (about 700 feet away); Huntsville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Church Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); History at Its Source (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thrasher Memorial Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 26, 2025

2. Dr. Wernher von Braun Marker

of all markers in Huntsville.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.