Dr. Loomis' Grave

Dr. Loomis' Grave (HMDZK)

Location: Terra Alta, WV 26764 Preston County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 27.184', W 79° 33.21'

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In the cemetery is buried Dr. Mahlon Loomis, sender of first aerial signals, 1866-73, forerunner of wireless telegraphy. Signals were sent 14 miles, using kites flown by copper wires. Patented 1872; company chartered by Congress, 1873.
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HM NumberHMDZK
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Year Placed1966
Placed ByWest Virginia Historic Commission
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Date Added Friday, September 12th, 2014 at 11:28pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 624454 N 4368054
Decimal Degrees39.45306667, -79.55350000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 27.184', W 79° 33.21'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 27' 11.04" N, 79° 33' 12.60" W
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Area Code(s)304
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 609-613 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Terra Alta WV 26764, US
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