Temple in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

George Valter Brindley, Sr., M.D.

(1886-1970)

Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2022

1. George Valter Brindley, Sr., M.D. Marker

Inscription. Born on a farm in Ellis County, George V. Brindley, Sr., graduated from the University of Texas Department of Medicine at Galveston in 1911 and joined the medical staff of Temple Sanitarium that year. Starting in general hospital work, he became a surgical assistant and later joined the surgical staff.

Dr. Brindley became a prominent specialist in surgical cancer treatment and a leader of Scott & White hospital. He was an executive board member and co-administrator in 1940, and a board of trustees governor in 1949. His contributions were recognized as the name of the institution became Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Scott, Sherwood and Brindley Foundation.

Dr. Brindley served as associate chief surgeon of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Hospital in Temple and as president of Scott & White Clinic from 1953 to 1955. He authored numerous articles, developed award-winning scientific exhibits, and supervised residency and internship programs.

Dr. Brindley was a leader in many community organizations. He and his wife Arabella were the parents of 3 sons, all of whom became doctors. Dr. Brindley retired in 1961 after 50 distinguished years in medicine.

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2161.)

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in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 31° 4.711′ N, 97° 21.849′ W. Marker is in Temple, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is at the intersection of South 31st Street and Scott Blvd, on the right when traveling north on South 31st Street. The marker is located at the front entrance to the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center with several other THC historical markers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 South 31st Street, Temple TX 76504, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anna Laura Cole (here, next to this marker); Raleigh R. White, Jr., M.D. (here, next to this marker); Arthur Carroll Scott, Sr., M.D. (here, next to this marker); Scott & White Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Former Site of Scott & White School of Nursing (a few steps from this marker); Wilma Carlton (a few steps from this marker); Claudia Potter, M.D. (a few steps from this marker); Log Cabin Study of Dr. Arthur Carroll Scott (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Temple.

Also see . . . Brindley, George Valter (1886–1970). Texas State Historical Association

Brindley was a lecturer at the University of Texas medical school from 1945 to 1949, and
Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2022

2. The George Valter Brindley, Sr., M.D. Marker is the middle marker
in 1951, as assistant dean of the university's Temple facility, he directed the training of surgeons at Scott and White. He also published a number of articles in medical journals. He was president of the Texas Medical Association in 1949 and of the American Cancer Society in 1956.

(Submitted on October 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of all the THC markers in front of the hospital image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2022

3. The view of all the THC markers in front of the hospital

The Brindley marker is the 7th marker from the left of the 8 THC markers.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.