USS Hobson Monument
historic site
Located near the southwest corner of the park is the 20-foot tall, granite Hobson Monument. On April 26, 1952, the U.S. destroyer Hobson was cut in half and sunk after being in a collision with the American aircraft carrier Wasp.
- Built
- 1954
- Height
- 6.09 m
- Material
- granite
- 2.1 mi off the Fort Johnson Road Scenic Highway
- 3.6 mi off the Mathis Ferry Road Scenic Highway
- 3.6 mi off the Riverland Drive Scenic Highway
- 7.0 mi off the Long Point Road Scenic Highway
Overlooks nearby
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:24 | 18:59 | 19:32 |
| June solstice | 06:13 | 19:55 | 20:32 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 18:46 | 19:18 |
| December solstice | 07:19 | 16:41 | 17:18 |
Local time (America/New_York).
32.76966, -79.93173
Elevation 0 m (modelled from terrain)