Morrisville in Morristown in Lamoille County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Dewey K. Hickok
238 Union Street
| | 1887 | |
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 2024
1. Dewey K. Hickok Marker
8 September 1887
A shop at the foot of High Street is to be used by D. K. Hickok, who will engage in the manufacture of his newly patented washing machine. The new engine was given a fair trial on Monday, with F.B. Livingston foreman. It was not altogether satisfactory, because of some leaks, which, however, can be easily remedied. The engine threw a good stream 150 feet. It also threw a good stream with 400 feet of hose, over the highest chimney on the foundry. Another trial will be given soon. From More About Morristown 1860 to 2005 by Rebecca Skillin and Francis Favreau
Be it known that I, Dewey K. Hickok, a citizen of the United States, residing at Morrisville, in the county of Lamoille and State of Vermont, have invented new and useful Improvements in Washing Machines The object of Patent Application filed October, 1886my invention is to aid the operator and relieve him of the tiresome labor of operating the machine.
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Erected 2018 by Morrisville Alliance for Culture and Commerce. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Vermont, Morrisville History & Art Walk series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1887.
Location. 44° 33.692′ N, 72° 35.945′ W. Marker is in Morristown, Vermont, in Lamoille County. It is in Morrisville. It is on Lower Main Street (Vermont Route 12) west of Congress Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 Lower Main St, Morrisville VT 05661, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Green Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ferris Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Munson Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Fleetwood Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Noyes General Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second Noyes House (about 300
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 2024
2. Dewey K. Hickok Marker
Also see . . .
1. Dewey K. Hickok. Wikipedia entry on the inventor and seaman includes details about the five years he spent on whaling ships. (Submitted on November 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Washing Machine. Hickok's patent application for his clothes washer. (Dewey K. Hickok; via Google Patents) (Submitted on November 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
