Edward Chalmers Huffaker Marker

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Chuckey in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Edward Chalmers Huffaker
July 16, 1856 – January 3, 1936

Edward Chalmers Huffaker Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2012

1. Edward Chalmers Huffaker Marker

Inscription.
Born near Sevierville, Tennessee, Edward C. Huffaker earned degrees in mathematics and engineering. Between 1890 and 1892, while experimenting with gliders, he discovered the principle by which a curved wing surface generates lift. His work formed the foundation of modern aeronautics. Huffaker worked with Dr. Samuel Langley at the Smithsonian, the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, and Octave Chanute here in Chuckey.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 79.)

Location. 36° 12.945′ N, 82° 41.27′ W. Marker is in Chuckey, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of Chuckey Pike and Chuckey Hwy, on the left when traveling south on Chuckey Pike. Click for map. Marker is located at the southeast corner of the intersection. Marker is in this post office area: Chuckey TN 37641, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Ebenezer (here, next to this marker); The Real Likeness of David Crockett (approx. 1.7 miles away); Crockett’s Tennessee Westward Movement (approx. 1.7 miles away); Welcome to Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park (approx. 1.7 miles away); A Summary of the Life of Davy Crockett (approx. 1.7 miles away); Davy Crockett’s Birthplace (approx. 1.7 miles away); Crockett (approx. 1.7 miles away); Battle of Limestone Station (approx. 3.1 miles away).

By Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2012

2. Edward Chalmers Huffaker Marker

Markers in Chuckey Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2012

3. Markers in Chuckey

Two markers are found at this location. The Edward Chalmers Huffaker marker is seen here on the right.

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 10, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 67 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.