Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Wilson Hall
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 11, 2016
1. Wilson Hall Marker
to the memory of
Gill Robb Wilson
Author – Airman – American
Elder Statesman
For Aerospace Power
Founder of
Civil Air Patrol
September 18, 1893 – September 8, 1966
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1893.
Location. 32° 22.585′ N, 86° 20.894′ W. Marker is in Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of South Hansell Street and Kilpatrick Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Hansell Street. Base access is required to enter Maxwell AFB. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 South Hansell Street (Building 714), Montgomery AL 36112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Bird-Dog” (within shouting distance of this marker); Always Vigilant (within shouting distance of this marker); The Air Corps Tactical School (approx. ¼ mile away); Lister Hill Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Northrop T-38A "Talon" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Air University Commanders (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on Gill Robb Wilson. (Submitted on August 14, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. History of the Civil Air Patrol - Wikipedia article. (Submitted on August 14, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2016
2. Wilson Hall at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Headquarters CAP -USAF
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 11, 2016
3. Wilson Hall Marker on National Headquarters of the Civil Air Patrol.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 377 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
