Mercury 7 Monument

A 13-foot-high astronomical symbol for the planet Mercury lies atop a cross symbolizing the sign of valor while the number "7" in the center signifies the nation's seven original astronauts. A time capsule below the monument is set to be opened in 2464.

Built

1964-11-10

Inscription

DEDICATED 1964 A.D., TO THE THOUSANDS OF MEN AND WOMEN OF THE FREE WORLD WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF PROJECT MERCURY. "SI MONUMENTUM REQUIRIS CIRCUMSPICE" ANON.

• 7.2 mi off the INDIAN RIVER LAGOONNational

Local time (America/New_York).

28.49089, -80.55359

Elevation 2 m (modelled from terrain)

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