Historical Marker

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Historical marker location:
503 E. Main St., San Augustine, Texas
( marker reported missing Dec. 2017.)
Marker installed: 1962

The Johnson Space Center, located in Houston, played a crucial role in the development of the U.S. space program. It was here that NASA trained its astronauts and mission control teams, and it continues to be an important center for space research and exploration today.