Chanute in Neosho County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Octave Chanute and the Founding of the Town of Chanute

Chanute - Wright Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 11, 2011

1. Octave Chanute and the Founding of the Town of Chanute Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1873, Octave Chanute collaborated with the four towns of Tioga, Alliance, New Chicago and Chicago Junction to successfully convince the railroad to run a main line through this area.

For his efforts the towns agreed to name the "new" town Chanute, in his honor.

Erected 2003.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 37° 40.883′ N, 95° 27.171′ W. Marker is in Chanute, Kansas, in Neosho County. Marker is along the east walking path at the Chanute-Wright Memorial, near Main Street and the former railroad grade crossing. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chanute KS 66720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thoughts on a Successful Flying Machine (a few steps from this marker); Octave Chanute: Engineer (a few steps from this marker); Octave Chanute and "The Problem of The Ages" (a few steps from this marker); Octave Chanute (within shouting distance of this marker); A Flight Into History

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 11, 2011

2. Octave Chanute and the Founding of the Town of Chanute Marker

Marker in left foreground. Looking north

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Chanute Announces Wright Brothers' Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Octave Chanute's Progress in Flying Machines (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tioga Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chanute.

Also see . . .
1. Octave Chanute: A Champion of Aviation. (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Octave Chanute MSS at the Library of Congress. (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Flights Before the Wrights: Octave Chanute. (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. City of Chanute, Kansas Official Website. (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.