Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Fore - Missiles Incoming

On the way home from Oxford, having had a great meal at my daughters, I decided I have put off this National Historic Landmark long enough. Auburn was on the way home.

Nestled on a golf course on Upland Rd, a short walk  (for most) down the stone wall separating fairway 1 and fairway 9 is a small obelisk commemorating the world's first successful liquid-fueled rocket.

Goddard Rocket Launching Site - Auburn MA

Goddard Rocket Launching Site - Auburn MA


The walk down wasn't bad, however half way back that great meal started to take effect on my stamina, or lack thereof.

Goddard Rocket Launching Site - Auburn MA

We finally made it back to the first tee and I sat down and took this shot.

Goddard Rocket Launching Site - Auburn MA

Next to the clubhouse you will find additional markers and memorials for Goddard.

Goddard Rocket Launching Site - Auburn MA

Goddard Rocket Launching Site - Auburn MA

One more Landmark off the bucket list.



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