Coatesville in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Whittier C. Atkinson

(1893 - 1991)

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 8, 2008

1. Whittier C. Atkinson Marker

Inscription. Founded Clement Atkinson Memorial Hospital here, 1936, offering quality health care to all despite inability to pay. First African American president of Chester County Medical Society; Pa. Practitioner of the year, 1960. A 1924 graduate of Howard University, he began his Coatesville practice in 1927.

Erected 2007 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 39° 59.219′ N, 75° 48.477′ W. Marker is in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is on E. Chestnut Street near N. 8th Ave., on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coatesville PA 19320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peter Bezellon (approx. 0.4 miles away); John G. Parke (approx. 0.8 miles away); Graystone - Abram Francis Huston House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Brandywine Mansion (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named

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Brandywine Mansion (approx. 0.8 miles away); Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Road (approx. 0.8 miles away); Charles Lukens Huston House Site (approx. 0.9 miles away); Charles Lukens Huston House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coatesville.

W. C. Atkinson Community Health Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 8, 2008

2. W. C. Atkinson Community Health Center

Building is now occupied as a clinic.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,029 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.