James Buchanan Eads
James Buchanan Eads | |
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Eads c. 1865-1880 | |
| Born | May 23, 1820 |
| Died | March 8, 1887 (aged 66) |
| Resting place | Bellefontaine Cemetery, St Louis, Missouri U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Spouses | Martha Nash Dillon
(m. 1845–1852)Eunice Hagerman Eads
(m. 1854–1887) |
| Children | One son, three step-daughters |
| Awards | Albert Medal (1884) |
James Buchanan Eads (May 23, 1820 – March 8, 1887) was an American civil engineer and inventor. He held more than 50 patents and was known internationally. He designed and built the Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River in St. Louis, which was designated a National Historic Landmark.