Thomas Alva Edison
Inscription
"The Wizard of Menlo Park", noble, kindly servant and benefactor of all mankind, from 1876 to 1886, at his laboratory nearby, perfected the first incandescent lamp, phonograph and many other important inventions,
Location
AddressOn Route 27, N.E. corner Christie Street & Highway 27, 10 ft. N. of Pole #1-H C L-274 Rt-60422.
CountyMiddlesex
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.509800, -74.300220
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