Albert A. Michelson

Albert A. Michelson (HMLWJ)

Location: Murphys, CA 95247 Calaveras County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 8.262', W 120° 27.783'

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Dec. 19, 1852 - May 9, 1931

First American scientist awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (Physics - 1907); Dean of American Optics; Measured velocity of light, ether drift, standard meter, steller diameters. Lived here during childhood.
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HM NumberHMLWJ
Series This marker is part of the E Clampus Vitus series, and the More Than Words series.
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Year Placed1975
Placed ByMatuca Chapter and Grand Council of E Clampus Vitus
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Date Added Sunday, September 14th, 2014 at 12:26am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)10S E 722337 N 4224134
Decimal Degrees38.13770000, -120.46305000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 8.262', W 120° 27.783'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 8' 15.72" N, 120° 27' 46.98" W
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Area Code(s)209
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 350 Main St, Murphys CA 95247, US
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