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James J. Pennington

Pulaksi Highway (U.S. 64) west of Lonestar Road, Lawrenceburg, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 13' 38.039988", -87° 15' 57.839976"
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Born in 1819, he was a Lawrence County farmer, merchant, and inventor of an early flying machine. Patented Sept. 4, 1877, No. 194841. Model exhibited at Scientific Exposition, Louisville, Ky. 1883. Died in 1885. The field at Lawrenceburg Municipal Airport named in his honor.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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