Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Dr. Tom Douglas Spies

(Sept. 21, 1902 - Feb. 28, 1960)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

1. Dr. Tom Douglas Spies Marker

Inscription. A native of the Fannin County community of Ravenna, Dr. T.D. Spies was an eminent authority in the study of nutritional diseases. In the 1930s, he led in the discovery of a cure for pellagra, a disorder caused by inadequate diet that once afflicted thousands in the south. He received many honors, including the the American Medical Association's Distinguished Service Award in 1957 and citations from Cuba and Puerto Rico for his work in tropical medicine. Recorded - 1977

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8935.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 33° 34.773′ N, 96° 11.849′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It can be reached from West 7th Street 0.3 miles west of State Highway 121. The marker is located at the rear western section to the Willow Wild Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1220 W 7th Street, Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John P. Simpson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans of Foreign Wars (approx. 0.2 miles away); Military Headquarters Northern Sub-District of Texas, C.S.A.

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Sam Rayburn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bailey Inglish (approx. half a mile away); Sam Rayburn House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Congressman Sam Rayburn (approx. 0.9 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

Also see . . . Tom Douglas Spies. Wikipedia (Submitted on October 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Dr. Tom Douglas Spies Gravesite and wMarker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

2. Dr. Tom Douglas Spies Gravesite and wMarker

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

3. Dr. Tom Douglas Spies Marker

The marker is located in the center middle section of the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.