Dayton in Greene County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
In Commemoration of the Courage, Perseverance and Achievement of Wilbur and Orville Wright
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 18, 2021
1. In Commemoration Marker
Through original research the Wright Brothers acquired scientific Knowledge and developed theories of aerodynamics which with their invention of aileron control enabled them in 1903 to build and fly at Kitty Hawk the first power-driven man-carrying aeroplane capable of Flight
Their further development of the aeroplane gave it a capacity for service which established aviation as one of the great forward steps in human progress.
As scientists Wilbur and Orville Wright discovered the secret of flight as inventors, builders, and flyers they brought aviation to the world
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 39° 47.678′ N, 84° 5.323′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Greene County. Marker is on Memorial Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dayton OH 45433, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Biplanes to Rocket Science (within shouting distance of this marker); Cow Pasture to Flight School (within shouting distance of this marker); Final Honors (within shouting distance of this marker); In Case of Floods ... (within shouting distance of this marker); Huffman Dam
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, July 31, 2018
2. In Commemoration Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 18, 2021
3. In Commemoration Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
