Sandusky in Erie County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cholera Cemetery / In Honor of the Doctors
In Honor of the Doctors
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 15, 2014
1. Cholera Cemetery / In Honor of the Doctors Marker
Of the city's 5,667 people in 1849, 3,500 fled, and 400 of those remaining were victims of cholera. Most are buried here, some only in rough boxes in a common grave. The scourge came again in 1850 and 1852 but with less toll.
"Dismay stalked abroad in the daytime and the drowsy night was hideous with the wailings of the disconsolate."
Marker Reverse:
Doctors, nurses and others assisted in fighting the cholera in 1849, aiding heroic citizens led by Foster M. Follett. Doctors Austin, Brainard, Lane and Tilden suffered illness and exhaustion, leaving Dr. Cochran alone among Sandusky doctors until aid came. Drs. Ackley, Beaumont, Lauderdale and Spencer, and Messrs. Dolan and Miller of Cleveland; Drs. Banks, Caroland, Follen, Foote, Hughes, Lindsey, Ocheltree, Quinn and Raymond, and Messrs. Bailey, Hindale and Yorke, Mrs. Cowden and nurses from Cincinnati; Dr. Appleton of Philadelphia; Dr. Stanley of Canton; Drs. Evans and Pack of Akron; Drs. Glick and Teagarden of Mansfield; Dr. Vance of Urbana; and Mr. and Miss Rushton of Bellevue.
"They came emphatically in our time of need, and faithfully and successfully did they minister relief to the distressed and the dying. Long will be e'er the citizens of Sandusky forget their kindness."
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 41° 26.981′ N, 82° 43.511′ W. Marker is in Sandusky, Ohio, in Erie County. Marker is on Harrison Street north of Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandusky OH 44870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Holy Angels Catholic Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sandusky’s First Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charles, Daniel and Gustave Frohman (approx. half a mile away); Erie County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Desert Storm Memorial Tree (approx. 0.7 miles away); Iraq & Afghanistan Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Flanders' Fields (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Sandusky Post Office (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandusky.
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 15, 2014
2. Cholera Cemetery / In Honor of the Doctors Marker
The opposite side of the marker.
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 15, 2014
3. Cholera Cemetery / In Honor of the Doctors Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 15, 2014
4. Cholera Cemetery / In Honor of the Doctors Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 15, 2014
5. Cholera Cemetery / In Honor of the Doctors Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 15, 2014
6. Erected in Memory of The Pioneers of Sandusky Ohio
Who gave their lives during the Cholera Epidemic of 1849 to 1854 A.D.
During this great tragedy half of the 4000 population either fled or were called by death those remaining rendered worthy service to their unselfish faithfulness were owe this tribute of reverence and love.
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 15, 2014
7. Cholera Cemetery / In Honor of the Doctors Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 23, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
