James B. Steedman

Historical marker location:

Toledo, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of North Summit Street and Galena Street, on the right when traveling north on North Summit Street.)

Marker installed: 1886

Major-General, U.S.V.

Ohio has a rich tradition of aviation history, with several famous aviators hailing from the state. In addition to the Wright brothers, who invented the airplane, other notable Ohio aviators include Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, and Jerrie Mock, the first woman to fly solo around the world.