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Pangborn-Herndon Memorial Site

East Wenatchee, Washington • Douglas County

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About This Property

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The Pangborn-Herndon Memorial Site commemorates the 1931 goodwill flight of Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. across the Pacific Ocean, a significant feat of early aviation. The site includes markers and interpretive elements detailing their journey from Wenatchee, Washington, to Japan.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
7
Listed Date
3/16/1972
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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