Southwestern Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Theodora Tiffee Purkitt, M.D.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2019
1. Theodora Tiffee Purkitt, M.D. Marker
Theodora Tiffee Purkitt, M.D.
Born in Sonoma County, Cal.
July 12, 1856
Died at Willows, Cal.
Feb. 8, 1923
Daughter of John Richard Tiffee and Rebecca Terrill Poage Tiffee
Erected by her children under auspices of Willows Chapter D.A.R.
Erected by Willows Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 173408.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 12, 1856.
Location. 38° 33.726′ N, 121° 29.994′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Southwestern Sacramento. It can be reached from Broadway east of Muir Way, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in the northeast corner of the Sacramento City Cemetery, near the intersection with Cedar and Olive Avenues. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95818, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sacramento Turn Verein (a few steps from this marker); Charles Duncombe, M.D. (1787 1862) (within shouting distance of this marker); May Hollister Woolsey (within shouting distance of this
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Other markers no longer nearby. The G.A.R. Memorial Plot (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); J. Holland Laidler Camp No. 5 Plot (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2019
2. Theodora Tiffee Purkitt, M.D. Marker
The gravestone monument includes tablets for other family members.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2019
3. Theodora Tiffee Purkitt, M.D. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
