In 1902 a visionary preacher-inventor built an airship based on description found in the Biblical book Ezekial. Said to have flown briefly the ship was destroyed in a rail accident on its way to the St Louis World's Fair in 1904. Historical marker at original building site, Pittsburg Foundry. Full-sized replica is displayed at a downtown eatery.
Location:
Fulton St, Pittsburg Texas
Other History nearby:
(Texarkana) Ace of Clubs House and Museum
(Texarkana) Ace of Clubs House and Museum
(Jefferson) Alley-McKay House
(Jefferson) Beard House
(Karnack) Birthplace Mrs Lyndon B. Johnson
(Oil City) Caddo-Pine Island Oil, Historical Museum
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12/05 Coming to The Pittsburg area
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's
ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.
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