Williamstown in Orange County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Davenport Birthplace

Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 19, 2015

1. Davenport Birthplace Marker

Inscription. Thomas Davenport was born on the West Hill in 1802 and worked in a blacksmith shop by the village stream. Later, in Brandon, invented the first commutator, and, in 1837, patented the first electric motor.

Erected 1949 by Vermont Historic Sites Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.

Location. 44° 7.348′ N, 72° 32.486′ W. Marker is in Williamstown, Vermont, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Brook Street (Vermont Route 64) and Route 14, on the right when traveling west on Brook Street. Marker is located on the grounds of the Ainsworth Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamstown VT 05679, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Connecticut River Valley

and in the Green Mountains.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Thomas Davenport (a few steps from this marker); Town of Williamstown (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); In the late 1950’s Rock of Ages experimented with making lanes out of granite... (approx. 3.4 miles away); Major Ira Day (approx. 3.9 miles away); At a Town Meeting Held at This Site Sept. 3, 1793

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(approx. 4.6 miles away); Historic Millstone Hill (approx. 5 miles away); Welcome to the Reynolds House (approx. 5.2 miles away); Washington Vermont War Memorial (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamstown.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - Thomas Davenport. (Submitted on July 24, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Wideview of Davenport Birthplace Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 19, 2015

2. Wideview of Davenport Birthplace Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.