Near Hamlin in Lincoln County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Lincoln County Primary Care Center, Inc.

By J. J. Prats, July 23, 2021

1. Lincoln County Primary Care Center, Inc. Marker

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Founded 1975 in a renovated store by people of Lincoln County. First in nation to be federally designated as rural health clinic under PL 95-210. Hailed as model care provider, successfully building on community support, dedicated staff and Marshall University School of Medicine. Honored in 1991 by National Rural Health Association as nation’s outstanding rural health practice

Erected 1996 by Friends of Lincoln County Primary Care Center and West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.

Location. 38° 16.713′ N, 82° 7.275′ W. Marker is near Hamlin, West Virginia, in Lincoln County. Marker is on Lynn Avenue (West Virginia Route 3) just west of First Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7400 Lynn Ave, Hamlin WV 25523, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Skirmish at the Curry Farm (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hamlin (approx.

By J. J. Prats, July 23, 2021

2. Lincoln County Primary Care Center, Inc. Marker

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0.7 miles away); Brigadier General Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager (approx. 1.1 miles away); John L. Chapman Family Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away); Lincoln County / Putnam County (approx. 5.9 miles away); Salt Rock (approx. 7.9 miles away); Union Baptist Church (approx. 10 miles away); Mud River Covered Bridge (approx. 10.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamlin.

By J. J. Prats, July 23, 2021

3. Lincoln County Primary Care Center, Inc. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 81 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.