Where should I live near Redstone Arsenal?

New Hope, AL The town is located 24 miles from the Redstone Arsenal and boasts a population of just 2,500 people. Military personnel and their families will find New Hope a quiet, laid-back community in which to live and work.

How do you access Redstone Arsenal?

To enter the Redstone Arsenal Gate 9 Visitor Center from Huntsville International Airport: Follow signs along Houston Goodson Way / Glenn Hearn Blvd to I-565 East. At Exit 14, turn right onto ramp (AL-255 / Rideout Rd / Gate 9) and follow the Gate 9 Visitor Center signs.

What is the nicest area of Huntsville Alabama?

Madison. #1 Best Suburbs to Live in Huntsville Area.

What is the best part of Huntsville Alabama to live?

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  • West Huntsville.
  • Harvest.
  • New Market.
  • Madison.
  • Hazel Green.

Why is Redstone Arsenal in Alabama?

Because of a lack of sufficiently trained local workers, people poured into town to take professional, clerical, and production jobs at the reinvigorated Arsenal. Of these, 500 civilians and 500 military people, including the German scientists, came to Redstone in the early 1950s.

Is Redstone Arsenal an active military base?

Redstone Arsenal has approximately 800 active duty soldiers and 40,000 plus civilian and contract employees.

Can civilians live on Redstone Arsenal?

Retirees, Department of Defense civilians, government contractors and military families not assigned to Redstone can acquire housing on a space-available basis.

Can civilians hunt on Redstone Arsenal?

All persons hunting on Redstone Arsenal must have completed a state-approved hunter education course. For information on courses offered in this area call 1-800-245-2740 (Education Co-coordinator).