Maynard Field
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Padon
N 36° 05.410 W 080° 08.613
17S E 577102 N 3994288
The first Commercial Airfield in NC, Winston-Salem, NC
Waymark Code: WM4E3T
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2008
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Maynard Field
Operating from 1919 until the mid-1930's, Maynard Field was the first commercial airfield in North Carolina. The airfield was named for Lt. Belvin W. Maynard, a North Carolina native and pioneer aviator. In October 1919, the Winston-Salem Board of Trade leased thirty-five acres of land off Kernersville Road, and commenced preparing the field. On December 6, 1919, the field was dedicated, and Lt. Maynard was the first flyer to land on its runway. Completely modern in contrast to other airfields of its day, Maynard Field featured intersecting runways, hanger space, gasoline, a telephone, a mechanic, and two parking areas for automobiles.
This sign is located on Kernersville Rd. at the intersection of Maynard Dr. in Winston-Salem, NC. (Forsyth Co.) The sign has the city of Winston-Salem seal on it.
Marker Name: Maynard Field
Marker Type: City
Local North Carolina markers without State Number Designation: Markers Without State Number Designation Options
Required Waymark Photo: yes
Related Web Link: Not listed
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