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 William S. McArthur, Jr - Mission Specialist - Columbia Posted by:  NCDaywalker
N 34° 47.636 W 079° 15.387
17S E 659508 N 3851576
Historical marker on NC 71 at Wakulla, NC for Lt Col William S. McArthur, Jr, a Mission Specialist of Space Shuttle Columbia Oct 18 - Nov 1, 1993 from the community of Wakulla, NC. It is about half way between Maxton & Red Springs.
Waymark Code: WM827J
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2010
Views: 3
"Plaque text:
William S. McArthur, Jr, Lt Colonel, US army, West Point Graduate, US Astronaut, Mission Specialist on Space Shuttle Columbia's mission STS-58, Oct 18 - Nov 1, 1993. A native of Wakulla."
Hours:
Roadside historical marker
Fee (if no fee, enter 'none'): none
How Long a Hike: 30 feet
Amount of time an average person would spend here: Less than an hour
Location is wheelchair accessible?: Not listed
Accessible?: Not listed
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