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.
Gutscher Sanitarium. Whitley County. 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.
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. Marker 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.
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 154 times since then and 59 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.
