Williamsburg, Iowa - Birthplace of First Pilot to Land on a Ship
- Address:
- Court St., Williamsburg, IA
- Directions:
- In the town square. I-80 exit 220. Drive south two miles into town, then turn right on State St. to the town square.
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Williamsburg, Iowa - First Aircraft Landing on a Ship Small memorial plaque dedicated to Eugene Ely, the first pilot to take off and land on a ship in 1910. Located in the town square, nice side trip after visiting the outlet mall. There is a nice park in the square to relax in. [cory lenger, 11/20/2008]
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- In the region: Butter Cow Statue, Toledo, IA - 37 mi.
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