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NC-71:

Born in Newport, Delaware, September 13, 1755, son of Charles and Ann Stalcop Evans. Invented automatic machinery for flour mills; first high-pressure steam engine adapted to commercial use in America; and first American land vehicle to move under steam power. Died in New York City April 15, 1819.

Installed in 1938. Reinstalled in 2024.

Sponsors:

Historic Markers Commission, 1938.

Public Archives Commission, 1966.

State of Delaware Historic Markers Program, 2024.


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Location:

5 South Augustine Street, Newport, DE 19804


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