Near Maxton in Scotland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 8, 2012
1. Laurinburg-Maxton Air Base Marker
U.S. Army Air Force glider base, 1942-45. Trained units active in D-Day assault, June 6, 1944. Field 3 mi. N.Erected 2008 by NC Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number K-63.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 34° 44.681′ N, 79° 22.18′ W. Marker is near Maxton, North Carolina, in Scotland County. Marker is at the intersection of Business U.S. 74 and Airport Road on U.S. 74Business . Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maxton NC 28364, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carolina College (approx. 0.9 miles away); Stewart-Hawley-Malloy House (approx. 2.7 miles away); World War II Glider Pilots (approx. 3.6 miles away); Angus W. McLean (approx. 3.7 miles away); Floral College (approx. 3.8 miles away); 09.11.2001 (approx. 5.6 miles away); Scotland County Veterans Memorial
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Also see . . . World War Two Gliders-America's First Stealthy Aircraft. 6:45 minute YouTube video. (Submitted on May 12, 2020.)
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, June 8, 2012
2. Laurinburg-Maxton Air Base Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
