National Register of Historic Places

Goddard Rocket Launching Site

Goddard Rocket Launching Site is a historic place in Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000654.

Auburn, Worcester County, MassachusettsListed November 13, 1966NRIS #66000654★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Goddard Rocket Launching Site?

The Goddard Rocket Launching Site is a National Historic Landmark commemorating the launch site of the world's first successful liquid-fueled rocket.

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Listing details

Name
Goddard Rocket Launching Site
City
Auburn
County
Worcester County
Listed on the National Register
November 13, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000654
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.21876, -71.81195
When was Goddard Rocket Launching Site listed on the National Register?

Goddard Rocket Launching Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

Where is Goddard Rocket Launching Site located?

Goddard Rocket Launching Site is located in Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.21876, -71.81195. See the map above.

Is Goddard Rocket Launching Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Goddard Rocket Launching Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.