Near Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nikola Tesla
Photographed By Keith S Smith, July 1, 2014
1. Nikola Tesla Memorial
Inventor
July 10, 1850 Smiljan Yugoslavia -
January 7, 1943 New York
Erected by State of New York Parks Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 4.978′ N, 79° 4.261′ W. Marker was near Niagara Falls, New York, in Niagara County. Marker could be reached from Goat Island Road, on the right. Statue has been relocated to an overlook area near the Cave of the Winds and the stairs to Luna Island. The statue is now situated such that it overlooks the gorge. GPS updated. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Niagara Falls NY 14303, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Nikola Tesla (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Nikola Tesla (here, next to this marker); Cave of the Winds Elevator
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . Nikola Tesla - Wikipedia. Nikola Tesla once worked for Thomas Edison - but they became arch enemies over a dispute involving money. - The Tesla electric car is named in his honor (Submitted on July 10, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Keith S Smith, July 1, 2014
2. Nikola Tesla
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 27, 2020
3. Nikola Tesla Statue
The statue, without the inscribed base, was relocated to the northwest corner of the island. (Goat Island, Niagara Falls State Park).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 706 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on March 27, 2020, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
