Albert A. Michelson
Dec. 19, 1852 – May 9, 1931
First American scientist awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (Physics – 1907); Dean of American Optics; Measured velocity of light, ether drift, standard meter, steller diameters. Lived here during childhood.
Marker is on Main Street west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
