Newport Chemical Depot
The Newport Chemical Depot, previously known as the Wabash River Ordnance Works and the Newport Army Ammunition Plant, was a 6,990-acre bulk chemical storage and destruction facility that was operated by the United States Army.
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Wikimedia, Public domain.- Military installation
- …lies at an elevation of around 620 feet (190 metres)
- Description: bulk chemical storage and destruction facility that was operated by the United States Army
- Address: IN
- Also known as“Newport Army Ammunition Plant”“Wabash River Ordnance Plant”“Wabash River Ordnance Works”
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Nearby places include Quaker and Highland.
West Dana
Hamlet
West Dana is an extinct town in Helt Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. West Dana is situated 5 miles southwest of Newport Chemical Depot.
Newport Chemical Depot
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Latitude
39.85281° or 39° 51′ 10″ north
Longitude
-87.45051° or 87° 27′ 2″ west
Open location code
86FJVG3X+4Q
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