Fisk/Meharry in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Dr. Josie E. Wells
1876-1912
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 27, 2022
1. Dr. Josie E. Wells Marker
Josie Wells came to Nashville in 1900 to attend Meharry Medical College of Walden University. One of three women graduates in 1904, she specialized in caring for women and children. She held free clinics for needy families, regardless of race. Wells was the campus physician at Fisk University, the first woman on the Meharry faculty, was instrumental in fundraising for Hubbard Hospital and became hospital superintendent in 1912.
[Caption from reverse of the marker:]
In addition to her medical practice, Wells was widely involved in the civic community work as part of the executive committee of the Colored Unit of the Women's Council of Defense during World War I and in supporting woman suffrage. Image courtesy of David Wells Givens, great-grandson of Dr. Josie E. Wells.
Erected 2022 by The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. (Marker Number 242.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Science & Medicine • War, World I • Women. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County series list.
Location. 36°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hulda Margaret Lyttle (a few steps from this marker); Talley-Brady Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas W. Talley (within shouting distance of this marker); Meharry Medical College (within shouting distance of this marker); Academic Building At Fisk University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Little Theatre (about 300 feet away); Centennial of Pi Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc (about 400 feet away); Cravath Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 27, 2022
2. Dr. Josie E. Wells Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 27, 2022
3. Dr. Josie E. Wells Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
