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X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a historic place in Oak Ridge, Roane County, Tennessee, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000720.

Oak Ridge, Roane County, TennesseeListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000720★ National Historic Landmark
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What is X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory?

The X-10 Graphite Reactor is a decommissioned nuclear reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Formerly known as the Clinton Pile and X-10 Pile, it was the world's second artificial nuclear reactor and the first intended for continuous operation. It was built during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project.

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Listing details

Name
X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
City
Oak Ridge
County
Roane County
State
Tennessee
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000720
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.92819, -84.31754
When was X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory listed on the National Register?

X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory located?

X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory is located in Oak Ridge, Roane County, Tennessee at approximately 35.92819, -84.31754. See the map above.

Is X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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