Near Hagerstown in Henry County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Birthplace of Wilbur Wright
April 16, 1867 - May 30, 1912
Co-inventor of the airplane with his brother, Orville, he began studying flight, 1896; built first model airplane, 1899; began gliding, 1900; and achieved first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 17, 1903.
Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 33.1966.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1983.
Location. 39° 57.298′ N, 85° 14.583′ W. Marker is near Hagerstown, Indiana, in Henry County. Marker is on North County Road 750E (County Road 750), on the right when traveling south. Located on the west side of County Road 750 E about three miles north of State Road 38 and three miles south of US Hwy 36. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1525 North County Road 750E, Hagerstown IN 47346, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Why Hawthorn Trees? (a few steps from this marker); Milo G. Burcham (a few steps from this marker); Wilbur Wright's 3rd Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilbur Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); Success At Last! (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilbur Wright's 2nd Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Sweet Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Birthplace Mission Statement (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.
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