USS Edson
USS Edson (DD-946) is a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer, formerly of the United States Navy, built by Bath Iron Works in Maine in 1958.
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A museum inside Bangor Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Bangor Township
USS Edson is inside Bangor Township, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 93 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
MBS (MBS) has airline service, about 12 miles from USS Edson.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Bangor Township. Green months are the mild ones.
USS Edson
USS Edson (DD-946) is a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer, formerly of the United States Navy, built by Bath Iron Works in Maine in 1958. Her home port was Long Beach, California, and she initially served in the Western Pacific/Far East, operating particularly in the Taiwan Strait and off the coast of Vietnam. Her exceptionally meritorious service in 1964 in the Gulf of Tonkin was recognized with the first of three Navy Unit Commendations. During the following years she was shelled by North Vietnamese land forces, and apparently received friendly fire from the US Air Force.
Following an onboard fire in 1974, Edson returned to the West Pacific and was later commended for her roles in the evacuation of Phnom Penh and Saigon.
- Type
- Museum
- Run by
- United States Navy
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1990) · National Register of Historic Places (1990)
- Wikipedia readers
- 18K a year
Where to stay near USS Edson
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Bangor Township (6) and Bay City (11).
- 1Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
- 2Dow Gardens
- 3Chippewa Nature Center
- 4Temple Theatre
- 5Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
- 6Wenonah Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From USS Edson | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Township | in town | — | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 13,778 | $170K | — |
| Bay City | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 11 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 31,868 | $98K | C− |
| Monitor Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 10 6 hotels · 4 motels | 10,597 | $207K | — |
| Kochville Township | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 8 8 hotels | 5,166 | $157K | — |
| Frankenlust Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 3,684 | $241K | — |
| Portsmouth Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 motels | 3,139 | $166K | — |
| Buena Vista Township | 11 mi south | 15 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 motel | 7,473 | $68K | D− |
| Midland | 18 mi west | 25 min | 15 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 42,806 | $204K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near USS Edson
Other well-known places within 69 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
1in town MuseumSaginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
68 mi MuseumEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum150K visitors a year
219 mi GardenDow Gardens
42 mi MuseumSloan Museum
321 mi GardenChippewa Nature Center
413 mi TheatreTemple Theatre515 mi Zoo & aquariumChildren's Zoo at Celebration Square
62 mi GardenWenonah ParkPhoto credits
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum: John McCullough, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dow Gardens: Chris.Schiemann, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sloan Museum: Amancour, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chippewa Nature Center: Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Temple Theatre: Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wenonah Park: A MINOTAUR, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting USS Edson
Is USS Edson in Bangor Township?
Yes. It’s inside Bangor Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit USS Edson?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–81°.
How far is USS Edson from Detroit?
About 93 miles southeast of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to USS Edson?
MBS (MBS), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 97 miles.
Where should I stay near USS Edson?
Bay City (2 mi, 11 places to stay), Monitor Township (6 mi, 10 places to stay) and Bangor Township (in town, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in Bangor Township
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Bangor Township’s Town Square.
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