USS Lexington
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy in Corpus Christi, Texas. Added to the National Register in 2003, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
USS Lexington (CV/CVA/CVS/CVT/AVT-16) is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy. Originally intended to be named Cabot, the new aircraft carrier was renamed while under construction to commemorate the recently lost USS Lexington (CV-2), becoming the sixth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name in honor of the Battle of Lexington.
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The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, 2914 North Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX |
| County | Nueces County |
| Listed | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Listed for | Military |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Cv-16, Cva-16, Cvs-16, Cvt-16, Avt-16 |
| Reference number | 03001043 |
| Type of place | aircraft carrier, military museum, museum ship |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, 2914 North Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX |
| Coordinates | 27.8155° N, 97.3891° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Padre Island National Seashore · 53 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Bird Island Basin Campground 25 miles · Malaquite Campground 27 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was USS Lexington listed on the National Register?
Jul 31, 2003. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit USS Lexington?
Yes. USS Lexington is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is USS Lexington?
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, 2914 North Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The nearest national park unit is Padre Island National Seashore, 53 miles away.
Source: Padre Island National Seashore
Where is the nomination form for USS Lexington?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near USS Lexington?
Two federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Bird Island Basin Campground, 25 miles away. Malaquite Campground is 27 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at USS Lexington?
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 03001043. 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.