Challenger Memorial - Galveston, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
N 29° 16.326 W 094° 50.317
15R E 321373 N 3239533
Quick Description: In a triangular green space bound by Stuart Rd, Jones Drive, and 69th Street is an overlooked monument honoring the crew of the Challenger.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 8/8/2019 12:51:30 PM
Waymark Code: WM1139G
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Thot
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Long Description:
(Emblem of the) Telephone Pioneers of America 1875 - 1911

"They will Mount up with wings like eagles." Isaiah 40:31


In memory of the Seven Challenger astronauts
who gave their lives on January 28th, 1986.

Francis R. "Dick" Scobee
Gregory B. Jarvis
Christa McAuliffe
Ronald E. McNair
Judith A. Resnik
Michael J. Smith

Seven trees were planted by
the Gulf Coast Council Telephone Pioneers
Hours:
Daylight - Use caution, you must cross any one of three busy streets to get to this location

Fee (if no fee, enter 'none'): None

Amount of time an average person would spend here: Less than an hour

Accessible?: yes

Location is wheelchair accessible?: No

How Long a Hike: Not listed
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