Oliver Evans

Oliver Evans is a Delaware historical marker in Newport, New Castle County, dedicated 1938.

New Castle County · dedicated 1938 · 5 South Augustine Street, Newport

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Born in Newport, Delaware, September 13, 1755, son of Charles and Ann Stalcop Evans. Invented automatic machinery for flour mills; first high-pressure steam engine adapted to commercial use in America; and first American land vehicle to move under steam power. Died in New York City April 15, 1819.

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