W-64L Nike Missile launch area site/ Cold War Museum
USA /
Virginia /
Lorton /
World
/ USA
/ Virginia
/ Lorton
World / United States / Virginia
military, Cold War 1947-1991, nikemissile, military museum
This was the launch site of the Lorton Nike Missile facility.In operation from 1955 to 1973. The launch control site was located about 1 mile to the northeast.
The site is being developed as the permanent home for the Cold War Museum.
The site is being developed as the permanent home for the Cold War Museum.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 38°42'32"N 77°15'12"W
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