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

Octave Chanute: Engineer

Chanute - Wright Memorial

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

1. Octave Chanute: Engineer Marker

Inscription.

Born in Paris in 1832, Octave Chanute immigrated to the U.S. at the age of six. Even with no education in engineering, he would become one of the foremost engineers of the 19th Century through involvement in railroading, bridge building, construction, aviation and wood preservation. Chanute may be best known for his work in aviation.

Erected 2003.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 37° 40.893′ N, 95° 27.169′ W. Marker is in Chanute, Kansas, in Neosho County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and the former railroad grade crossing, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is along the east walking path at the Chanute-Wright Memorial. 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 (here, next to this marker); Octave Chanute (a few steps from this marker); A Flight Into History (a few steps from this marker); Octave Chanute and the Founding of the Town of Chanute (a few steps from this marker); Chanute Announces Wright Brothers' Flight

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Octave Chanute and "The Problem of The Ages" (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. Engines of Our Ingenuity: Octave Chanute. (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Octave Chanute: A Champion of Aviation. (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. City of Chanute, Kansas Official Website. (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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

2. Octave Chanute: Engineer Marker

Second marker along path, in far distance. Looking north toward Main Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.