Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial

E Main ST

Lake City, SC 29560


Phone: (843) 374-8611

City: Lake City

Region: Midlands

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Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial

This memorial is the burial place of Dr. Ronald E. McNair, a Lake City native and NASA astronaut who perished aboard the space shuttle Challenger when it exploded Jan. 28, 1986, seconds after launch from Cape Kennedy, Fla., killing all seven crew members. A seasoned astronaut, Dr. McNair had flown on previous shuttle missions, where he was involved in a number of new scientific experiments.

Info & Amenities

Location

On Hwy. 52 in Lake City


Days and Hours of Operation

Daily dawn to dusk


Days and Holidays Closed

None


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