Gus Grissom Monument - Mitchell, Indiana
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Lord Elwood
N 38° 43.758 W 086° 28.266
16S E 545972 N 4286870
A rocket monument made of limestone dedicated to Gus Grissom.
Waymark Code: WMCQQZ
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2011
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Mitchell, Indiana, the hometown of Gus Grissom the astronaut, has paid tribute to their fallen hero with a limestone rocket shaped monument dedicated in his honor. It is a fitting tribute that the rocket is made with local limestone.
Historical monument reads: One of Ours. In grateful tribute to Virgil Grissom, Master Mason. Explorer and trailblazer in the best of American Traditions."
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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