Provo in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Dr. Barney Clark
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018
1. Dr. Barney Clark Marker
Dr. Barney Clark dedicated his life to the practice and advancement of medicine from his entry into medical school until his death.
Dr. Clark was a vital force in pioneering the use of a permanent artificial heart. He was the first recipient of this artificial heart which was surgically implanted on Dec. 2, 1982. He used this heart to sustain his life from Dec. 2, until his death on March 23, 1983. His sacrifice is immeasurable in the advancement of medicine, for this, Dr. Clark takes his place among American heroes.
Dr. Clark was one of Provo’s finest sons and he will always be remembered for his dedication and courage. He was born in Provo on Jan. 21, 1921. He attended Maeser Elementary School and Dixon Jr. High. He graduated from Provo High School in 1939, Dr. Clark received a bachelors degree from B.Y.U. in zoology, graduating with honors in 1948.
This memorial to Dr. Barney Clark is a tribute to his medical generosity, courage and life.
Erected 1984.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1983.
Location. 40° 14.041′ N, 111° 38.704′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Provo’s First Jail Was Built in 1871 (a few steps from this marker); A Tragedy at the Site of the Provo Lime Kiln (within shouting distance of this marker); Utah Territorial Insane Asylum Came to Provo in 1885 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Wheelbarrow Parade in 1888 Helped Bring Political Parties to Provo (about 300 feet away); Fire Destroys Brigham Young Academy Building (about 500 feet away); Early Residents of Provo lacked Land Titles (about 600 feet away); Harmon Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Superintendent's Residence - Utah State Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Provo.
Regarding Dr. Barney Clark. This was dedicated on the first anniversary of Clark's death.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . Artificial Heart Patient Dies. (Submitted on April 30, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018
2. Dr. Barney Clark Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018
3. Dr. Barney Clark Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2020, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
