Gadsden Depot is a

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for storage of industrial materials in the city of Gadsden, Alabama. The facility was known as Gadsden Air Force Station until deactivation in 1961. During

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, it was referred to as Army Air Force Specialized Depot #829. The facility is now an

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used by various firms. One side is also adjacent to the city of Glencoe.

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Installations of the United States Air Force in Alabama Buildings and structures in Gadsden, Alabama Military installations closed in 1961 Defense National Stockpile Center facilities {{EtowahCountyAL-geo-stub