In 1903, Benny and Smith Inc. created the first crayon in the United States in Easton, Pennsylvania. However, this early crayon was low quality and not safe for children. Crayons were also independently invented in France by Nicolas Jacques Conte. The first color created was blue and the name "Crayola" comes from the French words for chalk and oily.
2. Who made crayons?? The year was 1903 in Easton Pennsylvania, when the first crayon was made. In the U.S.by, Benny and Smith inc. The crayon was a low quality and not safe for children. Benny was born in 1866-1934 and he had four children Smith was born 1860-1913 and he had two children
3. Were crayons made in other countries??? Yes! They were made in France!! By whom you askNicolas Jacques Conte
4. Fun facts for fantastic crayons The first color was blue!! The first crayon was not made for children The name crayola is a combination of two French words carie- chalk &ola- oily creating crayola
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6. Works Cited Novelguide: Free Study Guides, Free Book Summaries, Free Book Notes, & More . Web. 06 Dec. 2010. <http://www.novelguide.com/>. The World Book Encyclopedia 2010. Chicago, IL: World Book, 2010. Print.