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Saturday, June 07, 2014

Former Nike Missile Site up for sale in Hecker Illinois


A former Cold War Missile base in Hecker Illinois is up for sale and set to hit the auction block on July 12.

The historic site once guarded the St. Louis region against a possible nuclear strike.

The Shutter Nike Missile Base is tucked away behind a gated fence near the Monroe County Village of Hecker Illinois with a population of about 500.

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