Where was Oliver Evans born?
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Oliver Evans was born in Newport, Delaware on November 13, 1755. He was an American inventor and engineer who is credited with developing the first commercially successful steam engine in the United States. Evans' steam engine was used to power a variety of industrial machines, including cotton gins and flour mills. He also invented a number of other machines, including a high-pressure steam boiler and a machine for making nails.
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