In 1898, everyone wanted to invent a flying machine. Huge prizes were offered in London, Paris and New York for the first successful "heavier than air" craft which could carry man. In Pittsburg, Texas, a Baptist minister who was also a skilled inventor made history with his craft! Come see this full-scale replica of Rev. Cannon's Ezekiel Airship!

Rev. Cannon made the Bible his life study, and it was from the Book of Ezekiel that he got the idea for his wheel-within-a-wheel Airship.

"The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the color of beryl; and they four had one likeness; and their appearance was as it were a wheel within the middle of the wheel." (Ezekiel 1:16)

THE EZEKIEL AIRSHIP - 18"x28" Official Texas Historical Marker, Camp County (Order #4691) 11/5/96. Location: Fulton Street, Pittsburg, Texas.

A replica of the Ezekiel Airship is now proudly displayed and available for inspection in the Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum Annex. The hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday - 10-4.  A small admission price is charged.

The Ezekiel Airship is located at the Depot Museum, 204 West Marshall Street, Pittsburg, Texas (903) 856-0463 or (903) 856-1200.