National Register of Historic Places

Asan Invasion Beach

Asan, Guam County, Guam
Listed
February 14, 1979
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
79002617

About this property

The Asan Invasion Beach is a historic site in the village of Asan, Guam. The beaches of Asan were one of the landing sites of American forces in the 1944 Battle of Guam, in which the island was retaken from occupying Japanese forces. The designated historic site includes the beaches extending between Asan Point and Adelup Point and extends inland roughly to Guam Highway 1. It also includes the water area extending from the beach to the reef, about 100 metres (330 ft) out, an area that includes at least one abandoned Allied landing vehicle. The beaches, fortifications, and water out to the reef were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Portions of them are part of the Asan Beach Unit of the War in the Pacific National Historical Park, which includes a public access point at Asan Point. Just east of this is Memorial Beach Park, a municipal beachfront park that was listed on the National Register in 1974.

Location

Asan, Guam County, Guam
13.47384, 144.71549

Categories

MILITARY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Asan Ridge Battle Area
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Memorial Beach Park
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Matgue River Valley Battle Area
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Toves House
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When was Asan Invasion Beach listed on the National Register?

Asan Invasion Beach was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Asan Invasion Beach?

Asan Invasion Beach is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Asan Invasion Beach?

The period of significance for Asan Invasion Beach is recorded as the listed era.

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