Prairieville in Hale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Dr. Benjamin M. Duggar
1872-1956
Son of a beloved country doctor, he carried a dedicated spirit to the frontiers of science
Having won degrees at Alabama, Auburn, Missouri, Harvard and Cornell, he taught at Cornell, Missouri, Wisconsin, completing his researches and discoveries at Lederle Laboratories
Site of birthplace and boyhood home - 300 yards
Erected 1991 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list.
Location. 32° 30.588′ N, 87° 42.032′ W. Marker has been damaged. Marker is in Prairieville, Alabama, in Hale County. Marker is on County Road 12 west of State Route 69, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gallion AL 36742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. St. Andrew’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Freetown (approx. 2.3 miles away); Oak Grove School (approx. 2.8 miles away); Vine And Olive Colony (approx. 6.1 miles away); St. Michael's Cemetery (approx. 7.4 miles away); St. Michael's Episcopal Churchyard (approx. 7.4 miles away); Gaineswood (approx. 7.9 miles away); Demopolis Methodist Church (approx. 7.9 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Hawthorne, Boyhood Home Of Dr. Benjamin Duggar. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
2. Benjamin Minge Duggar. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Additional commentary.
1. Future status of damaged marker.
The Alabama Historical Association (AHA) notes this marker is a total loss, so a new marker will be needed.
If the AHA cannot find a local sponsor, they hopefully may fund it as an underrepresented topic (history of medicine) marker.
— Submitted August 30, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,418 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 3. submitted on August 25, 2022, by William Hamilton of Plant City, Florida. 4. submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 5. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.