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Wedell's Corner

Texas City, Galveston County

Marker Text

Site, childhood home of Jimmy (1900-1934) and Walter (1901-1935) Wedell -- aviation pioneers. Jimmy designed, built, raced planes. With financier Harry Williams, operated early airline. At time of death in crash, held world's land plane speed record. Walter died in a later air disaster.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Bay St Park, Bay St at 14th Ave North
Marker # 11590
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type See Below
Code aviation
Latitude, Longitude 29.398216, -94.892563

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