National Historic Site · South Dakota, United States
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is a national historic site in South Dakota, United States, covering 43.8 acres (17.7 ha), established in 1999.
National Historic Site · South Dakota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | South Dakota, United States |
| Area | 43.8 acres (17.7 ha) |
| Established | 1999 |
| Coordinates | 43.9311° N, 102.1610° 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 Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is an American national historic site established in 1999 near Wall, South Dakota, to illustrate the history and significance of the Cold War, the nuclear arms race, and intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) development. The site preserves the last intact Minuteman II ICBM system in the United States, in a disarmed and demilitarized status. Guided tours are available of the underground Launch Control Center, and a missile silo can be observed from above. Some 450 of the newer Minuteman III missiles are still on active duty at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, Minot AFB, North Dakota, and F. E.
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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- Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) · Rapid City, United States · 45.2 miles away
- Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) · Chadron, United States · 88.9 miles away
- Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) · Pierre, United States · 98.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Minuteman Missile National Historic Site?
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is in South Dakota, United States (43.9311° N, 102.1610° W).
When was Minuteman Missile National Historic Site established?
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site was established in 1999, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Minuteman Missile National Historic Site?
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site covers 43.8 acres (17.7 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/Minuteman_Missile_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/mimi/ — Official park page.