National Memorial · California, United States
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is a national memorial in California, United States, covering 5.0 acres (2.0 ha), established in 1992.
National Memorial · California, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 5.0 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Coordinates | 38.0575° N, 122.0297° 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 Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is a memorial dedicated in 1994 recognizing the dead of the Port Chicago disaster, and the critical role played by Port Chicago, California during World War II, in serving as the main facility for the Pacific Theater of Operations. The national memorial is located at the Military Ocean Terminal Concord (formerly the Concord Naval Weapons Station) near Concord, California, in the United States. The 1944 Port Chicago disaster occurred at the naval magazine and resulted in the largest domestic loss of life during World War II.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) · Oakland, United States · 25.5 miles away
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) · San Francisco, United States · 35.6 miles away
- Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) · San Jose, United States · 48.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial?
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is in California, United States (38.0575° N, 122.0297° W).
When was Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial established?
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial was established in 1992, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial?
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial covers 5.0 acres (2.0 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/Port_Chicago_Naval_Magazine_National_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/poch/ — Official park page.