Fisk/Meharry in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Dr. Harold Dadford West, Sr.

1904-1974

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022

1. Dr. Harold Dadford West, Sr. Marker

Inscription. In 1927, Dr. West came to Meharry Medical College as Associate Professor of Chemistry. A 1930 Julius Rosenwald Fellowship Recipient and a 1935 Fellow of the General Education Board, he returned to Meharry to serve as the first Ph. D on faculty as Professor and Chairman of the Biochemistry Department. In 1952, Dr. West was elected Meharry's first Black American President. At that time, more than 50 percent of the Black American physicians and dentists practicing in the U.S. were Meharry Medical College graduates. Dr. West resigned from the presidency in 1966 and continued his research, teaching, and writing until his death in 1974.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 173.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 36° 10.067′ N, 86° 48.571′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Fisk/Meharry. Marker is at the intersection of Meharry Boulevard and 21st Avenue North, on the right when traveling

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east on Meharry Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bombing of the Z. Alexander Looby Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company (about 500 feet away); Looby Bombing (about 500 feet away); Pearl High Athletics (about 500 feet away); Nashville Student Movement Office (about 600 feet away); Meharry Medical College and the United Methodist Church (Worship of God through service to mankind) (about 600 feet away); Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr. (about 600 feet away); Ed Temple (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Also see . . . Meharry Medical College. Short history of the college. (Submitted on January 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007

2. Dr. Harold Dadford West, Sr. Marker

Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007

3. Dr. Harold Dadford West, Sr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,809 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 25, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.