Location
IFC Area: Riker Hill, Livingston, NJ
Launcher Area: River Road, East Hanover, NJ
Family Housing Area: River Road, East Hanover, NJ
Dates of Operation
1954-1974
Missile Magazines
Two sets of 2 “B” Type and 1 “C” Type
Missiles
60 Nike Ajax (initial configuration)
18 Nike Hercules
Nike Hercules Conversion: 1959-1960
Units
254th B
6th A, B
Current Condition
The IFC Area atop Riker Hill, now known as Riker Hill Art Park, remains substantially intact including many original buildings and radar towers and foundations. The Launcher Area was demolished to create a residential development. The former Family Housing Area, located directly adjacent to the Launcher Area, was also demolished.
Related Resources
Air Defenders of Morris County: Nike Site NY-80, 1954-1974
Morris County Historical Commission
Provides a brief historical overview of the former Cold War era Nike missile installation located within the adjacent townships of East Hanover and Livingston, New Jersey.