U. S. Coast Guard World War II Operations in Louisville
historic site
Honors U.S. Coast Guard members who patrolled the Ohio River in response to confirmed threats of German sabotage at the McAlpine Locks from Nov 1942-Nov 1944.
- Inscription
- From November, 1942 - November, 1944, 134 Coast Guard temporary reservists conducted continuous river patrols from this station. Led by Lt. J.C. Theobald And Lt. (J.G.) W.T. Duvall, this volunteer company of citizen reservists manned over 20 boats in dire
- 0.5 mi off the River Road
- 1.0 mi off the Indiana's Historic PathwaysNational
- 0.7 mi off the Ohio River Scenic BywayNational
- 161.1 mi off the River Road Scenic BywayNational
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:47 | 19:20 | 19:55 |
| June solstice | 06:21 | 20:31 | 21:10 |
| September equinox | 07:31 | 19:07 | 19:42 |
| December solstice | 07:57 | 16:45 | 17:27 |
Local time (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
38.25922, -85.75498
Elevation 128 m (modelled from terrain)