This sign caught my eye recently (partly because it's affixed to my favorite store ever).
Located on the north side of Madison Avenue between Lark and Willett Streets, the sign reads "WAYPOINT George A. Wymnan 1st Across America San Francisco to New York City 1903."
There's a lot more about the project here:
The Wayman Memorial Project
It honors George A. Wyman, the first person to cross America on a motorized vehicle between May 16 and July 6, 1903. According to Wyman's Wikipedia entry, his motorcycle lost power near Albany and he had to make the last leg of the journey by pedaling.
The plaque is attached to Little Moon, a delightful little shop full of beautiful Tibetan clothing, jewelry, and other items. They are so worth visiting.
Little Moon
I didn't know that. I knew of Horatio Jackson's crossing, though that was by car.
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