Larwill in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gutscher Sanitarium

Whitley County

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 12, 2023

1. Gutscher Sanitarium Marker

Inscription. Located on the side of this hill, operated by Dr. and Mrs. Michael Gutscher, Dutch natives of eastern Ohio, 1895 until his death, May 1, 1904. Tea, made from various kinds of tree bark, used in steam treatments, cured acute and subacute diseases. The secret of Dr. Gutscher's treatment, acquired from an Indian maiden, under oath, was never divulged. Three daughters: Mary Jane Gutscher Lemon, aided her father financially by erecting the first building; Julia Gutscher Elliott Cunninham; Nora Gutscher Kelly assisted in the administration for several years. One son, Nelson Gutcher, deceased at age two.

Erected by Grandaughters of Dr. Gutscher: Hazel & Lola Lemon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 41° 10.707′ N, 85° 36.939′ W. Marker is in Larwill, Indiana, in Whitley County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 30 and County Road N650W, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 30. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Larwill IN 46764, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana

and in Greater Fort Wayne.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in 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

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Larwill Indiana (approx. half a mile away); Thomas Estlick, Jr., (approx. 5.8 miles away); Washington / Union Cemetery

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(approx. 5.9 miles away); South Whitley High School (approx. 6½ miles away); First South Whitley High School (approx. 6½ miles away); South Whitley (approx. 6½ miles away); South Whitley Grist Mill (approx. 6½ miles away); F-84 Thunder Streak (approx. 6.6 miles away).

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 12, 2023

2. Gutscher Sanitarium Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,132 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.