Alton Stewart (H-113), Coats, NC
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N 35° 24.307 W 078° 40.340
17S E 711370 N 3920459
Fairly recent marker (2005) honoring the first licensed aviator in North Carolina. The flying license was signed by Orville Wright!
Waymark Code: WM1PTW
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2007
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Alton Stewart died in a plane crash on Christmas Day, 1929. However, the Town of Coats still honors this local man who introduced many to the thrill of flying.
To reach the marker from the intersection of NC-55 and NC-27 on the north side of Coats, proceed south along NC-55 for 0.49 mile, to the marker on your right.
The tombstone has a photo of Mr. Stewart, as well as a reproduction of his flying license (which was signed by Orville Wright). To reach the grave from this marker, go 0.2 mile west along W. Hammer Street and turn right onto South Patterson. The cemetery will be on your left.
The grave is on the north side of the cemetery, halfway between the entrance and a flag pole. It is surrounded by a low metal fence, painted white.
Marker Name: Alton Stewart (H-113)
Marker Type: City
Required Waymark Photo: yes
Related Web Link: Not listed
Local North Carolina markers without State Number Designation: Not listed
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