Edwin Powell Hubble – Marshfield, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 20.311 W 092° 54.428
15S E 508226 N 4132430
Plaque honoring the local native son, became one of the world's foremost astronomers on the grounds of the Webster County Courthouse in Marshfield, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMNVH4
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/06/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Plaque located at the one quarter replica of the Hubble Space Telescope on the grounds of the Webster County Courthouse. Edwin Hubble spent some of his childhood in Marshfield. The plaque is inscribed:

In memory of astronomer
EDWIN POWELL HUBBLE
1889 – 1953

Discover of external galaxies and the expanding universe.
The Hubble Space Telescope was named in his honor.
Launched from Cape Canaveral, FL – April 24, 1990.

Dedicated to the City of Marshfield by the
HUBBLE FAMILY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
at its 9th Biennial Reunion

Erected June 12, 1999

Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]

Location: Webster County Courthouse
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