Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. George Francis Heath
1850~1908
Born in Warsaw, N. Y., he graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1881. He had the distinction of immediately being appointed Resident Physician of the University Hospitals.
He moved to Monroe in 1884, becoming a leading physician and the first president of the Monroe County Medical Society.
Monroe citizens elected him Mayor in 1890, 1896, 1897, and 1906.
Here in 1888, he founded, edited and published THE NUMISMATIST, national periodical for collectors of coins, medals, tokens and paper money. In 1891 he founded The American Numismatic Association. Both became long-lived institutions.
A monument erected in 1925 by The American Numismatic Association to honor its founder marks Dr. Heath's grave in near-by Woodland Cemetery.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 41° 54.978′ N, 83° 23.769′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is on East Front Street, 0.1 miles west of Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 East Front Street, Monroe MI 48161, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eisenmann-Enteman Building (a few steps from this marker); Monroe Bank and Trust (within shouting distance of this marker); MBT Enlist (within shouting distance of this marker); Beneath this fountain (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Crossroad (about 500 feet away); Old Whipping Post (about 500 feet away); Monroe Street Bridge (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Also see . . . Dr. George F. Heath. The July 1908 issue of The Numismatist contains several articles devoted Dr. Heath and the announcement of his death. (Submitted on June 29, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.