Lewis Howard Latimer

Biography

Lewis Howard Latimer (1848–1928) was an inventor and engineer whose ingenuity helped shape the modern age. Born to parents who escaped slavery, he rose to prominence for his work on the electric light and numerous other patents, leaving a legacy of creativity and perseverance.

Latimer is interred at Oak Grove Cemetery, where his contributions to technology and his trailblazing spirit are honored by those who visit, drawn by the memory of a man who lit the world in more ways than one.