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Dudgeon

Dudgeon was an American steam automobile company active in the middle of the 19th century. In 1855, inventor Richard Dudgeon astounded New Yorkers by driving from his home to his place of business in a steam carriage. The noise and vibration generated by the Red Devil Steamer frightened horses so badly that city authorities confined it to one street.² It was founded in 1850.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1850Founded¹

Websitewww.dudgeonjacks.com

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Dudgeon Steam Automobile 1857 — Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

Dudgeon was an American steam automobile company active in the middle of the 19th century.²

Timeline

1850Founded Founded¹

Links

Websitewww.dudgeonjacks.com¹
WikipediaDudgeon (steam automobile company)
More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ5311734

Sources

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WikidataDudgeon on Wikidata
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WikipediaDudgeon on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsDudgeon photo by Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain