Eli Whitney

1847–1924 (age 77)

Inventor

Biography

Eli Whitney combined inventive genius with unshakable perseverance, shaping industrial progress through the development of precision manufacturing techniques. His innovations not only revolutionized production but also underscored the importance of consistency and collaboration in engineering.

Interred in Grove Street Cemetery, Whitney’s legacy lives on in the countless tradespeople and engineers who continue to benefit from his pioneering spirit and dedication to practical improvement.