Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Licking County TB Sanatorium
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Licking County Health Department

Licking County TB Sanatorium side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2019

1. Licking County TB Sanatorium side of marker

Inscription. Tuberculosis, or TB, is a contagious disease that was responsible for the deaths of one out of every seven people in the U.S. in the early 20th century. The Licking County Tuberculosis Sanatorium, known as the TB San, was constructed in 1931-1932 at a cost of $250,000. The facility kept TB patients separate from the general population, controlling the spread of disease. The location provided patients with rest, fresh air, food, and exercise, the main treatments for TB in the 19th through mid-20th centuries.

The TB San served Licking County residents from September 1932 until March 1967, but by the end of 1960s TB was no longer a prevalent health concern. In 1966, the Licking County Health Department occupied the building. After the close of the TB San in 1967, the facility also held an outpatient tuberculosis clinic, the County Home (1969-1988), and other county government offices. In 2015, the health department became the building’s owner. Since opening in 1932, the facility has served the public health needs of Licking County.

Erected 2019 by Licking County Health Department and The Ohio History

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Connection. (Marker Number 30-45.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1967.

Location. 40° 5.855′ N, 82° 26.789′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. It is on Turner Road west of King Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 675 Price Rd, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the

Licking County Health Department side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2019

2. Licking County Health Department side of marker

crow flies: John Sparks (approx. 1.2 miles away); History of the Site (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Earthworks (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named History of the Site (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Builders (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Builders (approx. 3.1 miles away); Astronomical Alignments (approx. 3.1 miles away); Experience Ancient Brilliance (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Newark Earthworks (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Octagon (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named History of the Site (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Circle (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The Builders (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Historical recognition of Licking County TB Sanatorium brings back memories. 2019 article by Kent Mallett in the Newark Advocate. Excerpt:

Marcia Phelps,
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2019

3. Licking County TB Sanatorium / Licking County Health Department Marker
the Licking County Municipal Court clerk, attended the historical marker dedication because of an early memory of visiting TB San. Her father stayed at the facility for a short time when Phelps was 5 years old. It was thought he might have tuberculosis, but he did not.

"It was such a scary time," Phelps said. "I just remember the worry my mom had and the worry in the family." Phelps remembers yelling to her father from outside when he was on one of the balconies. Children could not go into the facility.

Licking County Health Commissioner Joe Ebel said he sought the historical marker to coincide with this year's celebration of 100 years of public health in Ohio. The application was submitted about a year ago and Ohio History Connection approved the marker in the fall. The sign was ready by the end of March.

(Submitted on November 10, 2019.)

Former Licking County TB Sanatorium, County Home, and now the Licking County Health Department image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2019

4. Former Licking County TB Sanatorium, County Home, and now the Licking County Health Department

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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Licking County TB Sanatorium
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Licking County Health Department