Robert Fulton - New York, NY
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N 40° 42.462 W 074° 00.742
18T E 583428 N 4506778
The grave of Robert Fulton is best known for developing the first commercially successful steam boat. He now has his own street named after him in downtown Manhattan.
Waymark Code: WMTV5E
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2017
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The sign reads, "Robert Fulton 1765-1815
Fulton is best known for developing the first commercially successful steamboat. New York's Fulton Street is named in his honor. Fulton is interred in the North churchyard in the Livingston Family Vault, which belonged to his wife's family."
Patriot Name: Robert Fulton
Type of Service Provided: Inventor of steamboat for military use
Cemetery Name: Trinity Church
Text of the Grave Marker:
Robert Fulton 1765-1815
Fulton is best known for developing the first commercially successful steamboat. New York's Fulton Street is named in his honor. Fulton is interred in the North churchyard in the Livingston Family Vault, which belonged to his wife's family.
Grave Marker Type: Granite
Historical Background:
Downtown Manhattan.
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