Charles Town in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Williams House
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 3, 2017
1. Williams House Marker
Inscription.
Williams House. . The Williams House was built between 1900 and 1914 by the Blum family as their private residence. After moving to Charles Town, Dr. Leah Mildred Williams, a female physician, purchased the home in 1954. Dr. Williams began her family medical practice after purchasing the home where she saw patients until her retirement in 1986. Known as a deeply caring and compassionate person, Dr. Williams made a point of seeing any patient, often making house calls in order to do so. She served as the county's Medical Examiner, Chief of Staff at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, and was a member of the Independent Fire Company, serving for many years as the fire company's physician. Dr. Williams continue to reside in the house until her death in 2008 at the age of 91.
The Williams House was built between 1900 and 1914 by the Blum family as their private residence. After moving to Charles Town, Dr. Leah Mildred Williams, a female physician, purchased the home in 1954. Dr. Williams began her family medical practice after purchasing the home where she saw patients until her retirement in 1986. Known as a deeply caring and compassionate person, Dr. Williams made a point of seeing any patient, often making house calls in order to do so. She served as the county's Medical Examiner, Chief of Staff at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, and was a member of the Independent Fire Company, serving for many years as the fire company's physician. Dr. Williams continue to reside in the house until her death in 2008 at the age of 91.
Erected by American Public University System.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 39° 17.266′ N, 77° 51.632′ W. Marker is in Charles Town, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of Congress Street and Charles Street, on the left when traveling west on Congress Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 West Congress Street, Charles Town WV 25414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 694 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
