Jefferson in Jackson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Crawford Long Monument
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021
1. Crawford Long Marker
In memory of Dr. Crawford W. Long, the first discoverer of anesthesia, the great benefactor to the human race. Born Danielsville, Madison Co., Ga., Nov. 1, 1815. Died Athens, Ga, June 16, 1879
(North side)
Sulphuric ether anesthesia was discovered by Dr. Crawford W. Long on March 30, 1842 at Jefferson, Ga., and administered to James M. Venable for the removal of a tumor.
(West side)
Erected by the the Jackson Co. Medical Society, April 21, 1910 at Jefferson, Ga. Committee, W.B. Hardman, M.D., S.J. Smith, M.D., J.A. Brian, M.D., City Committee H.W. Bell, J.C. Bennett, M.D., F.M. Bailey, unveiled by the Georgia Medical Association April 21, 1910
(South side)
Given by Dr. Lamartine Griffin Hardman, of Commerce, Jackson Co., Ga., in the name of his father and mother, Dr. B.J. Hardman and Mrs. E.S. Hardman, life long friends of Crawford W. Long, Dr. B.J. Hardman, being physician in Jackson Co.
Erected 1910 by Jackson County Medical Society.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 1842.
Location. 34° 7.055′ N, 83° 34.387′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Georgia, in Jackson County
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Regionally, this marker and monument is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lest We Forget (a few steps from this marker); Jackson County Troops Monument (a few steps from this marker); Crawford W. Long Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Crawford W. Long and Anesthesia for Surgery (within shouting distance of this marker); First Painless Operation (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin Institute Mural (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jackson County War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Floyd G. Hoard (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.
Also see . . . Crawford W. Long Museum. (Submitted on August 30, 2021.)
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021
2. Crawford Long Marker
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021
3. Crawford Long Marker
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021
4. Crawford Long Marker
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021
5. Crawford Long Marker
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021
6. Crawford Long Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 30, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
