Center Township in Aurora in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Sutton's Office
315 Third Street
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
1. Dr. Sutton's Office Marker
Dr. George Sutton was prominent in Aurora and far and wide. A forward thinker, he was instrumental in bringing an end to cholera which wiped put a large percentage of the population in the Ohio Valley in 1849. Dr. Sutton did extensive study on meteorology geology, cholera, black tongue (erysipelas), malaria, and trichinosis. He was also the local doctor of the prominent Gaff family and kept his office at 315 Third Street.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 39° 3.327′ N, 84° 54.086′ W. Marker is in Aurora, Indiana, in Dearborn County. It is in Center Township. Marker is on 3rd Street east of Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 3rd St, Aurora IN 47001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aurora First United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Aurora (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hillforest (about 700 feet away); Lewis Hurlbert Sr. House (about 700 feet away); Steamboat Clinton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary A. Stratton Park (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. Dr. George Sutton Medical Office Building. National Register of Historic Places nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the building, which was listed in 1994. (National Park Service) (Submitted on May 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Bicentennial History. Dr. Sutton is included in this series of historical sketches in celebration of the city's bicentennial in 2019. (City of Aurora) (Submitted on May 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
via City of Aurora (Public Domain)
2. Dr. George Sutton (1812-1886)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
3. Dr. Sutton's Office Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
