R. A. Fessenden
Inscription
Inventor, Pioneer in radio
communication, conducted
wireless experiments,
1901-02, from a station, 600
yds. S.W.
Location
AddressUS 64 Bypass NW of Manteo, near boat landing
CountyDare
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.928050, -75.719310
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