Discovery Trail - Clinton County, IA - Space Flight Memorials and Exhibits on Waymarking.com

Two dedication plaques are at the head of a hiking/biking trail along the Mississippi River in Clinton, Iowa. The first plaque is "Dedicated to the Clinton County Astronauts of the National Air & Space Administration". The astronauts are:
CDR. Dale A. Gardner USN, who went into space in August, 1983, and November, 1984.
Dr. George D. (Pinky) Nelson, who went into space in April, 1984, January, 1986, and September, 1988.
Col. David C. Hilmers USMC, who went into space in October, 1985, September, 1988, February, 1990, and January, 1992.

The second plaque is "Dedicated to the Clinton County Citizens who materially assisted in the exploration of space".
There are four names listed as Discovery Mission Control Specialists. There are also 17 others listed as NASA and Prime Contractors.

Clinton County, Iowa has been nicknamed Space County, USA.

Hours: Available at all times. Fee (if no fee, enter 'none'): none How Long a Hike: 15 ft from the nearest parking spot. Amount of time an average person would spend here: Less than an hour Accessible?: yes Location is wheelchair accessible?: Yes

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