Near Hagerstown in Henry County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Birthplace of Wilbur Wright

April 16, 1867 - May 30, 1912

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 28, 2007

1. Birthplace of Wilbur Wright Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Co-inventor of the airplane with his brother, Orville, he began studying flight, 1896; built first model airplane, 1899; began gliding, 1900; and achieved first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 17, 1903.

Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 33.1966.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1983.

Location. 39° 57.298′ N, 85° 14.583′ W. Marker is near Hagerstown, Indiana, in Henry County. Marker is on North County Road 750E (County Road 750), on the right when traveling south. Located on the west side of County Road 750 E about three miles north of State Road 38 and three miles south of US Hwy 36. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1525 North County Road 750E, Hagerstown IN 47346, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Why Hawthorn Trees? (a few steps from this marker); Milo G. Burcham (a few steps from this marker); Wilbur Wright's 3rd Flight

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wilbur Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); Success At Last! (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilbur Wright's 2nd Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Sweet Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Birthplace Mission Statement (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 21, 2020

2. Birthplace of Wilbur Wright Marker

Replica of the Wilbur Wright Birth House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 28, 2007

3. Replica of the Wilbur Wright Birth House

This is actually the third house to be built on the site.

Back of Wilbur Wright House image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 28, 2007

4. Back of Wilbur Wright House

Part of the Wilbur Wright Birthplace museum
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Birthplace of Wilbur Wright sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 21, 2020

5. Birthplace of Wilbur Wright sign

Wilbur Wright Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 28, 2007

6. Wilbur Wright Memorial

April 16, 1867
May 30, 1912

A short life full of consequences.
An unfailing intellect. Imperturbable
temper. Great selfreliance and as
great modesty. Seeing the right
clearly. Pursuing it steadily. He
lived and died.

Bishop Milton Wright
Journal entry by his father
May 30, 1912

F-84 Fighter Adds to the Wilbur Wright Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, December 28, 2007

7. F-84 Fighter Adds to the Wilbur Wright Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,694 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 10, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on June 23, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on June 23, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 6, 7. submitted on January 10, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.