Picatinny Arsenal in Dover in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1500 Former Army Rocket Test Area Historic District (1946-1989)

Photographed By Jason Huggan, December 1, 2012

1. 1500 Former Army Rocket Test Area Historic District (1946-1989) Marker

Inscription. This area served as Picatinny’s rocket engine test facility where functional and performance tests were conducted. The following rockets were tested here: Redstone, Honest John (first U.S. tactical nuclear weapon), Loki, Nike Ajax, Shillelagh, Pershing I and the SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment). Construction dates for the buildings span the Cold War era when a perceived Soviet military threat influenced objectives and policy in the U.S. In response, one of Picatinny’s primary functions was the development of rockets and missile systems.

Erected 2011 by Lake Shore Industries, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military • War, Cold.

Location. 40° 57.353′ N, 74° 32.049′ W. Marker is in Dover, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in Picatinny Arsenal. Marker is at the intersection of Lake Denmark Road and Hart Road on Lake Denmark Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover NJ 07801, 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. Naval Commander's Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); NARTS Test Area D & E Historic Districts (1946-1989) (approx. half a mile away); 600 Ordnance Testing Area Historic District (1928-1948)

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Walton Burial Ground (approx. 1.7 miles away); Administration and Research Historic District (approx. 1.9 miles away); M153 - Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (approx. 1.9 miles away); M1A1 Pack Howitzer (approx. 1.9 miles away); M198 Howitzer (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

More about this marker. Historical Marker located on Federal property. Visitor Pass required from person of contact at Picatinny Arsenal to view historic marker(s). Marker is in this post office area: Picatinny Arsenal NJ 07806, United States of America.

Photographed By Jason Huggan, March 2, 2012

2. 1500 Former Army Rocket Test Area Historic District (1946-1989) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2012, by Jason Huggan of Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 712 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2012, by Jason Huggan of Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.