Squire Whipple

1804–1888 (age 84)

Engineer/Inventor

Biography

Squire Whipple (1804-1888) was an engineer and inventor whose careful studies of iron bridges laid the groundwork for safer and more efficient crossings across the nation, drawing admiration from builders and engineers alike.

He approached each challenge with a calm intellect and a generous desire to share knowledge, and his pioneering spirit remains honored at Albany Rural Cemetery.