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U.S. Air Force Atlas Missile Site Historic Marker

U.S. Air Force Atlas Missile Site Historic Marker
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229 North 56th Road
Nebraska City Nebraska 68410

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lat: 40.6770561 long: -95.9363781

Historic Marker  “The Atlas-F ICBM (operational 1961-65) was an important component of national defense during the Cold War. Twelve Atlas sites, one located half a mile west, were manned by the 551st Strategic Missile Squadron, Lincoln Air Force Base. On November 22, 1964, a crew from this site died in a plane crash a mile south of here. The victims were Maj. Lee Craft, 1st Lt. Chester Higgenbotham, S/Sgt. Harold Hrenchir, A/1C Donald Moore, A/2C David Theriot, and pilot Maj. Robert Wilson.”

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The Golf Club at Table Creek
The Golf Club at Table Creek

The Golf Club at Table Creek, I Road, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 0.59 mi (straight line)

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Table Creek Golf Course
Table Creek Golf Course

The Golf Club at Table Creek, I Road, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 0.59 mi (straight line)

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Kimmel Orchard
Kimmel Orchard

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Distance: 2.66 mi (straight line)

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Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard
Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard

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Distance: 2.66 mi (straight line)

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Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure
Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure

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Distance: 2.74 mi (straight line)

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Wildwood Historic House, Victorian Garden and Gift Shop
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420 Steinhart Park Road, Nebraska City, NE 68410, USA
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

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Distance: 3.07 mi (straight line)

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Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast

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Distance: 3.44 mi (straight line)

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Hidden Falls Cabins & RV Park
Hidden Falls Cabins & RV Park

Hidden Falls Cabins & RV Park, Steinhart Park Road, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 3.45 mi (straight line)

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Kregel Windmill Factory Museum
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Distance: 3.81 mi (straight line)

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Old Freighters Museum
Old Freighters Museum

407 N 14th St, Nebraska City, NE 68410, USA
Distance: 3.85 mi (straight line)

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Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting
Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting

Neb City Museum-Fire Fighting, Central Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA
Distance: 3.88 mi (straight line)

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Nebraska City, Nebraska
Nebraska City, Nebraska

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Distance: 4.04 mi (straight line)

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Yellow Taco Truck
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Distance: 4.15 mi (straight line)

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