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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

A National Historic Site preserving a Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch control facility and a missile silo, telling the story of the Cold War and nuclear deterrence. Visitors can explore the preserved launch control center and view an unarmed Minuteman missile.

Identity

Name
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Region
NA
Slug
minuteman-missile-national-historic-site
Type
heritage_site

Details

Description
A National Historic Site preserving a Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch control facility and a missile silo, telling the story of the Cold War and nuclear deterrence. Visitors can explore the preserved launch control center and view an unarmed Minuteman missile.
Elevation
0
Established Year
0
Latitude
43.844462
Location
24545 Cottonwood Road, Philip, SD 57567, United States
Longitude
-101.901125
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
government
Runway Count
0
Runway Length
0

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Creation Time
8/29/2025, 10:17:10 PM
Updated Time
8/29/2025, 10:17:10 PM