I-435 West KC-KS in Kansas City in Wyandotte County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
William Purvis & Charles Wilson
Aviation Pioneers
— Goodland, Kansas —
Erected by Legends Outlets.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 39° 7.567′ N, 94° 49.506′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Kansas, in Wyandotte County. It is in I-435 West KC-KS. Marker can be reached from Village West Parkway. Marker is on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1813 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City KS 66109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iva Pembridge Jarvis (a few steps from this marker); Autopilot (a few steps from this marker); Wyatt Earp (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Wyatt Earp (within shouting distance of this marker); Helium (within shouting distance of this marker); White Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); NASCAR (within shouting distance of this marker); Rick Mears (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.
Regarding William Purvis & Charles Wilson. This is one of several sidewalk plaques placed on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex, which highlight notable people and inventions that came from the state of Kansas.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.