National Historical Park · New Mexico, United States
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Manhattan Project National Historical Park is a national historical park in New Mexico, United States, covering 114 acres (46 ha), established in 2015.
National Historical Park · New Mexico, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico, United States |
| Area | 114 acres (46 ha) |
| Established | 2015 |
| Coordinates | 35.9354° N, 84.3933° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Manhattan Project National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park commemorating the Manhattan Project that is run jointly by the National Park Service and Department of Energy. The park consists of three units: one in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, one in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and one in Hanford, Washington. It was established on November 10, 2015 when Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz signed the memorandum of agreement that defined the roles that the two agencies had when managing the park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 24.0 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 128.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Manhattan Project National Historical Park?
Manhattan Project National Historical Park is in New Mexico, United States (35.9354° N, 84.3933° W).
When was Manhattan Project National Historical Park established?
Manhattan Project National Historical Park was established in 2015, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Manhattan Project National Historical Park?
Manhattan Project National Historical Park covers 114 acres (46 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_Project_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/mapr/ — Official park page.