Dr. Loomis' Grave
N 39° 27.185 W 079° 33.209
17S E 624456 N 4368056
Dr. Loomis sender of first aerial signals.
Waymark Code: WMFHK3
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2012
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Dr. Loomis' Grave
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.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: Dr. Lommis' Grave
Marker Location: North / East of Route 7
County or Independent City: Terra Alta, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Achives & History 2012
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