A Cold War memorial that is part of a larger monument honoring all who served in our nation's conflicts. This is the only segment that honors a specific military unit. Between 1956 & 1974 every major American city was ringed with a series of surface to air missiles. There were two versions Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules. Missile Battery C of Site PI 36 was located in the Irwin, Pennsylvania area. The US Army manned all of these defensive missile batteries.
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Citizens of Irwin, Pennsylvania
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Average
Location:
Irwin Park Junction of Main Street & Pennsylvania Avenue Irwin PA 15642