Ben T. Epps (February 20, 1888 - October 16, 1937), known as "Georgia's First Aviator" was an American aviation pioneer. In 1907, he built a monoplane of his own design, now known as the Epps 1909 Monoplane. This was followed by other original monoplane and biplane designs in 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1916, 1924 and 1930. He died of injuries as a result of an airplane crash. Athens-Ben Epps Airport is named in his honor. In 1989 he was inducted into the inaugural class of the

Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame The Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame recognizes aviation pioneers and contributors associated with the state of Georgia. The museum was created in 1989 by Governor Joe Frank Harris signing House Bill 110. The law called for a 15-member board to overse ...

Aircraft designs

Between 1907 and 1930, Epps designed and built eight aircraft: * Epps 1909 Monoplane * Epps 1909 Monoplane * Epps 1910 Monoplane * Epps 1911 Monoplane * Epps 1912 Monoplane *

Epps 1916 Biplane Epps may refer to: People * Anna Epps (1930–2017), African-American microbiologist and medical school dean and CEO * Archie Epps (1937–2003), African-American academic and dean of students at Harvard College * Aubrey Epps (1912–1984), Amer ...

Epps 1924 Monoplane The Epps 1924 Monoplane was designed and built in 1924 by Ben T. Epps from Athens, Georgia Athens, officially Athens–Clarke County, is a consolidated city-county and college town in the U.S. state of Georgia. Athens lies about northeast of ...

Epps 1930 Biplane Epps may refer to: People * Anna Epps (1930–2017), African-American microbiologist and medical school dean and CEO * Archie Epps (1937–2003), African-American academic and dean of students at Harvard College * Aubrey Epps (1912–1984), Amer ...

Image:20-02-668-epps.jpg, Plaque of Epps at the

Image:21-11-032-epps.jpg, Painting of the Epps family at the Museum of Aviation

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Ben T. Epps (1888-1937)
from the New Georgia Encyclopedia
Ben Epps
historical marker
First Flight in Georgia
historical marker 1888 births 1937 deaths 20th-century American businesspeople Aviators from Georgia (U.S. state) American aviation pioneers Aircraft designers Georgia Tech alumni People from Oconee County, Georgia {{aviation-bio-stub