THE ELZA GATE ~ 1D 24
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N 36° 02.838 W 084° 12.437
16S E 751581 N 3992804
On Oak Ridge Parkway (Rout 95), Oak Ridge, TN
Waymark Code: WM28Z0
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2007
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THE ELZA GATE ~ 1D 24
From April 1, 1943, until March 19, 1949, this was the site of Elza Gate. Elza Gate was the primary entrance to the secret community of Oak Ridge and, along with six other entry points, it was manned by armed guards. Elza Gate took its name from a local community that predated Oak Ridge.
Marker Name: THE ELZA GATE ~ 1D 24
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: 1D 24
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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