Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Birthplace of the Modern Hot Air Balloon
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
May 4, 2022
1. Birthplace of the Modern Hot Air Balloon Marker
Sioux Falls based Raven Industries development team led by Ed Yost, under contract with the United States Navy, worked from 1958 through 1960 to develop a self-powered hot air balloon capable of sustained flight. The first flight conducted on Oct. 22, 1960 marked the beginning of a new era of balloon flight. Over the next decades, the sport of hot air ballooning developed and spread worldwide with Raven leading the way.Erected by Sioux Falls Ballooning Association/Aerostar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1960.
Location. 43° 30.751′ N, 96° 42.482′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. Marker can be reached from South Cliff Avenue, 0.1 miles north of East Otonka Trail, on the right when traveling north. Located in Tuthill Park in Sioux Falls, on the east side of the parking lot on the way to the park restrooms. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3500 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57103, 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. "RISE" and the Big Sioux River (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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2. Birthplace of the Modern Hot Air Balloon Marker, from the west
May 4, 2022
3. Birthplace of the Modern Hot Air Balloon Marker, from the east
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