| Amelia Earhart monument |
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| Nearest Town or City: | Howland Island United States |
| Location: | 1900 miles SW of Honolulu, Pacific Ocean. |
| Managing Organization: | U.S. Coast Guard |
| Notes: | This monument was originally constructed, along with an airstrip, to support Amelia Earhart's attempted around-the-world flight in 1937. It was retained as a memorial after her death. It was damaged in WWII and was repaired by the Coast Guard in 1963. |
| Tower Height: | 20 |
| Description Tower: | White sandstone monument with black band and black top. |
| Operational: | No |
| Date Established: | 1937 |
| Date Present Tower Built: | 1937 |
| Current Use: | Memorial, daybeacon. |
| Open To Public: | Grounds only. |
| Height Focal Plane: | 0 |
| National Register: | No |
| Country: | United States |
| Date Deactivated: | ? |






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