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| Established | November 10, 2001 |
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| Location | Town Square Harrison, Arkansas United States |
| Type | Military History |
| Director | D. A. Millis |
| Curator | D. A. Millis II |
| Website | Marine Corps Legacy Museum |
The Marine Corps Legacy Museum was located on the northwest corner of the Town Square in Harrison, Arkansas, United States. It closed in 2010. [1]
The museum contained exhibits and artifacts relating to the heritage and history of the U. S. Marine Corps. [2] In 2003, the museum won the prestigious Colonel John H. Magruder III Award from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.
As of 2010, the museum is no longer open for public, walk-through visits, pending a search for funding.
Coordinates: 36°13′52″N93°06′30″W / 36.2310409°N 93.1084612°W
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