Redstone Arsenal

Redstone Arsenal (1941-Present) - A U.S. Army arsenal established in 1941 during World War II in present day Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. Made conventional ammunition and toxic chemicals during World War II. Became the center of U.S. Army rocket and missile programs postwar. Active military installation.

Redstone Arsenal History

Established as a 38,658 acre U.S. Army Arsenal in 1941. Made conventional ammunition and toxic chemicals during World War II. Became the center of U.S. Army rocket and missile programs postwar.

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Active military installation.

Current Status

Active military installation, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama.

USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 2512509

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Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama.

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Lat: 34.684166 Long: -86.654031

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Elevation: 610'

Sources:

Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 13-14

Links:

Wikipedia - Redstone Arsenal

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