Wedell's Corner
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.
29.3983° N, 94.8928° W
Where to Find It
Bay St Park, Bay St at 14th Ave North
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Shoal Point and Half Moon Shoal Lighthouse Texas City
- <0.1 mi N William Jefferson Jones Texas City
- <0.1 mi N Old Bay Lake Ranch Texas City
- <0.1 mi N Site of Austinia Texas City
- <0.1 mi N U. S. Army Camp at Texas City Texas City
- 0.3 mi S Old H. B. Moore Home Texas City