Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Beebe Medical Foundation

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 3, 2022

1. Beebe Medical Foundation Marker

Inscription. As a community-owned, not-for-profit hospital, Beebe Hospital depends on the generous support of individuals, foundations, and businesses. In 1921, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Shaw were responsible for the first major philanthropic gift to Beebe Healthcare which supported the construction and furnishing of a 35-bed medical facility, modern for its time. Beebe Medical Foundation was established on September 14, 1989, with the sole mission of raising philanthropic support for Beebe Healthcare. Donations and endowment gifts, which provide income in perpetuity, ensure the continuance and availability of Beebe Healthcare to the community. New and continuing programs, equipment purchases, and the larger Beebe mission to encourage healthy living and restore optimal health for the people residing, working, or visiting in Sussex County are supported by this funding. The Foundation is located in the historic home of Dr. Richard Beebe who, with his brother Dr. James Beebe, founded Beebe Hospital in 1916. Originally situated on hospital property, the home was moved to its current location on Savannah Road in 1992.

Erected 2014 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-243.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work

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• Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1989.

Location. 38° 46.052′ N, 75° 8.79′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of Savannah Road and Sussex Drive, on the right when traveling south on Savannah Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 902 Savannah Rd, Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewes (within shouting distance of this marker); Transit of Venus Observatory (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Lewes (approx. ¼ mile away); 1917 Pennsylvania Railroad Caboose (approx. ¼ mile away); The Legacy of Ted Freeman (approx. 0.3 miles away); Beebe Hospital (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Lewes (approx. 0.3 miles away); A History of the Junction & Breakwater Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 3, 2022

2. Beebe Medical Foundation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.