Levi Taylor: A Life of Innovation and Service
Levi Taylor, a native of Green County, Pennsylvania, was born on October 24, 1842, to Henry and Mary Taylor. Before the outbreak of the Civil War, Taylor developed skills in the jewelry trade.
In 1864, Taylor joined the 85th Pennsylvania Infantry Co F, following in his father's footsteps, who had been serving in the 7th West Virginia Infantry Co F since the fall of 1861. Both father and son survived the war unscathed.
Legacy and Inventions
Levi Taylor's inventions left a lasting mark, including the World's Smallest Steam Engine, now on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
- Born: October 24, 1842, in Green County, Pennsylvania
- Joined the 85th Pennsylvania Infantry Co F in 1864
- Invented the World's Smallest Steam Engine
“He Left His Mark on the Hands of Time”
Today, a simple Civil War military marker marks the grave of Levi Taylor in Maple Hill Cemetery, a testament to his legacy as an inventor, patriot, and entrepreneur.
Author's summary: Levi Taylor's life was marked by innovation and service.
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