Brandon in Rutland County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Thomas Davenport

1802-1851

Photographed By Patrick Duggan

1. Thomas Davenport Marker

Inscription. In Memory of
Thomas Davenport
1802-1851
The inventor of the electric motor Near this spot stood the building where he developed his invention
This tablet is placed here by Allied Electrical Associations in America, in recognition of the great service rendered mankind by the invention, to the development of which he devoted his life.
Erected Sept. 28 1910

Erected 1910.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.

Location. 43° 49.522′ N, 73° 3.296′ W. Marker is in Brandon, Vermont, in Rutland County. Marker is on Forest Dale Road (Vermont Route 73) south of North Street (Vermont Route 53), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2115 Forest Dale Road, Brandon VT 05733, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Forest Dale Ironworks (approx. half a mile away); Brandon Civil War Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Brandon Training School (approx. 2.6 miles away); Stephen A. Douglas (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Stephen A. Douglas (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Ruth Stone House / Green Apples

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(approx. 3.4 miles away); Fort Vengeance (approx. 5.4 miles away); Hammond Covered Bridge (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brandon.

Also see . . . Thomas Davenport (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 10, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Patrick Duggan

2. Thomas Davenport Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by Patrick Duggan of Los Angeles, California. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2024, by Patrick Duggan of Los Angeles, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.