Titan Missile Museum
NHL site in Pima County, Arizona. Built 1963. Added to the National Register in 1992, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Titan Missile Museum, also known as Air Force Facility Missile Site 8 or as Titan II ICBM Site 571-7, is a former ICBM site located about 40 km (25 mi) south of Tucson, Arizona in the United States. It was constructed in 1963 and deactivated in 1984. The museum is run by the nonprofit Arizona Aerospace Foundation and includes an inert Titan II missile in the silo, as well as the original launch facilities.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 1580 W. Duval Mine Rd., Green Valley, AZ |
| County | Pima County |
| Listed | Dec 3, 1992 |
| Listed for | Engineering, Military, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Titan Missile Museum; Titan II ICBM Missile Site 571-7 |
| Reference number | 92001234 |
| Built | 1963 · more from the 1960s |
| Type of place | missile launch facility, military museum |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 8 structures, 38 objects |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 1580 W. Duval Mine Rd., Green Valley, AZ |
| Website | titanmissilemuseum.org ↗ |
| Coordinates | 31.9027° N, 110.9994° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Tumacácori National Historical Park · 23 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Kent Springs Cabin 15 miles · Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building 19 miles · Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2 31 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Titan Missile Museum listed on the National Register?
Dec 3, 1992. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Titan Missile Museum built?
1963.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Titan Missile Museum?
Yes. Titan Missile Museum is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Titan Missile Museum?
1580 W. Duval Mine Rd., Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona. The nearest national park unit is Tumacácori National Historical Park, 23 miles away.
What does the Titan Missile Museum listing include?
The listing counts 46 contributing resources. Those are 8 structures and 38 objects. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Titan Missile Museum?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Titan Missile Museum?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Kent Springs Cabin, 15 miles away. Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building is 19 miles away, and Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2 is 31 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Titan Missile Museum?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 92001234. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.