Portland in Jay County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Elwood Haynes
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023
1. Elwood Haynes Marker
Inventor of Stellite
Inventor of Stainless Steel
In commemoration of Elwood Haynes the inventor, designer and builder of America's first successful automobile.
This tablet marks the lot where originally stood the house in which Elwood Haynes was born October 14, 1857.
Erected by Nelson R. Williamson and Son.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1857.
Location. 40° 26.095′ N, 84° 58.761′ W. Marker is in Portland, Indiana, in Jay County. Marker is on West Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 W Walnut St, Portland IN 47371, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. American Legion Post No. 211 Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jay County W.W. I and W.W. II Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); Wall of Dreams (about 400 feet away); Major General John P. C. Shanks (about 600 feet away); Elwood Haynes (1857-1925) (about 600 feet away); First National Bank (about 600 feet away); Jay County Veterans Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); In Honor of our Nation's 200 Years (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023
2. Elwood Haynes Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 3, 2023
3. Elwood Haynes Marker
Courtesy of the New York Public Library
4. Mr. Elwood Haynes in his first car
“Made in 1893 and claimed to be ‘America’s first mechanically successful automobile.’ Mr Haynes was its inventor, designer, and builder while superintendent of an Indiana natural gas and oil company.”
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 4. submitted on February 4, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
