Ruth Law - Hornell, NY
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N 42° 20.077 W 077° 39.665
18T E 280765 N 4690358
Ruth Law flew nonstop from Chicago to Hornell in 1916 setting a record.
Waymark Code: WM12Y9T
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2020
Views: 3
text: "RUTH LAW ON NOV. 19, 1916, SET AMERICAN RECORD FOR LONGEST NON-STOP FLIGHT TO DATE. FLEW PLANE FROM CHICAGO TO THIS SITE, FORMERLY HORNELL FAIRGROUNDS.
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2019"
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"Law fell in love with flying at an early age and bought her first plane from Orville Wright. She received her pilot's certificate in 1912"
Marker Name: Ruth Law
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Dedication Date: 2019
City/Town/Village Name: Hornell
County: Steuben
Region: Chautauqua-Allegheny (Region 1)
Website: [Web Link]
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