Dayton in Greene County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wilbur and Orville Wright
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2021
1. Wilbur and Orville Wright Marker
In commemoration of the courage, perseverance and achievement of Wilbur and Orville Wright.
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. It is on Memorial Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dayton OH 45433, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Miami Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wright Field (a few steps from this marker); Mound Builders Era (a few steps from this marker); Original Hangar (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Flyers (a few steps from this marker); Final Honors (within shouting distance of this marker); Biplanes to Rocket Science (within shouting distance of this marker); Cow Pasture to Flight School (within shouting distance of this marker); In Case of Floods (within shouting distance of this marker).
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2021
2. Wilbur and Orville Wright Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
