Edward Goodrich Acheson
(1856-1931)
inventor, scientist, and industrialist
Commemorated on 2 plaques
Edward Goodrich Acheson 1856-1931 inventor, scientist, industrialist lived on this site 1912-1915
31 Prince Albert Road, NW8, London, United Kingdom where they lived
Edward Acheson. The eminent American chemist was born in this house with the round corner, 1856. Was awarded many medals for his invention of carborundum, artificial graphite, and other valuable products of the electric furnace.
SW corner of Main & Maiden Sts., Washington, PA, United States where they was born (1856)