Wildwood in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Doctor Edmund A. Babler
1874-1930
Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 14, 2024
1. Doctor Edmund A. Babler Marker
front
(front:)
Dedicated to the memory of a great surgeon and humanitarian
"He that careth for the sick and the wounded watcheth not alone. There are three in the darkness together and the third is the Lord"
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"Nothing is more estimable than a physician who having studied nature from his youth knows the properties of the human body. The diseases which assail it, the remedies which will benefit it, exercises his art with caution and pays equal attention to the rich and the poor.
Erected 1938.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine.
Location. 38° 37.099′ N, 90° 41.286′ W. Marker is in Wildwood, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is at the intersection of John Cochran Drive and Guy Park Drive, on the right when traveling north on John Cochran Drive. Marker text is on the Dr. Edmund A. Babler sculpture at Babler State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 697 John Cochran Dr, Chesterfield MO 63005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Kelpe (approx. 1˝ miles away); Historic Orrville (approx. 1.9 miles away);
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Also see . . .
1. Dr. Edmund Babler Memorial State Park. From Missouri State Parks' website. Shows basic park information. The park is a popular camping area and has several miles of hiking trails. (Submitted on February 17, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Babler State Park on Wikipedia. Babler, originally from Appleton City, Missouri, had a large private practice in St. Louis. It is said that he spent several hours helping out charities and the unfortunate. After his death, his brother wanted to make sure his legacy wasn't forgotten by donating land to the State of Missouri. This would become the state park, which was dedicated in 1938. Many buildings in the park were constructed by CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps); one of the pavilions constructed by them
Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 14, 2024
2. Doctor Edmund A. Babler Marker
reverse side of the sculpture
Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 14, 2024
3. Doctor Edmund A. Babler sculpture
Located near the entrance and visitors center at Babler State Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 70 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
