Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gordon Keller
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, July 26, 2011
1. Gordon Keller Marker
Inscription.
Gordon Keller was a beloved citizen of Tampa -- City official, merchant, civic leader, friend -- from 1883 until his death, July 10, 1909. A grief-stricken community subscribed funds to build "a permanent monument" to him, and Gordon Keller Memorial Hospital was erected on North Boulevard in 1910. When the institution was moved to Davis Islands in 1926, its name was changed to Tampa Municipal Hospital, "Memorial to Gordon Keller." In 1956, the name was changed to Tampa General Hospital. The Gordon Keller School of Nursing was established at the earlier location in 1910. The three-year diploma school continued under that name until 1972, when it was phased out and nursing education became a part of Hillsborough Community College.
Gordon Keller was a beloved citizen of Tampa -- City official, merchant, civic leader, friend -- from 1883 until his death, July 10, 1909. A grief-stricken community subscribed funds to build "a permanent monument" to him, and Gordon Keller Memorial Hospital was erected on North Boulevard in 1910. When the institution was moved to Davis Islands in 1926, its name was changed to Tampa Municipal Hospital, "Memorial to Gordon Keller." In 1956, the name was changed to Tampa General Hospital. The Gordon Keller School of Nursing was established at the earlier location in 1910. The three-year diploma school continued under that name until 1972, when it was phased out and nursing education became a part of Hillsborough Community College.
Location. 27° 56.24′ N, 82° 27.464′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker can be reached from Tampa General Circle north of Columbia Drive. Located in the courtyard of Tampa General Hospital on Davis Islands. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa FL 33606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Gordon Keller Marker with parking garage in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 812 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on November 5, 2013, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. Photos:1. submitted on August 14, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on April 30, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
