Winnsboro in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Dr. George L. Baber

(1878-1937)

Photographed By Clint Perkins, January 20, 2024

1. Dr. George L. Baber Marker

Inscription. Georgia native George Baber was a well-respected Physician and Civic leader. His family moved here to Winnsboro in 1895, and after graduating from Emory University in 1906, he returned and served his hometown with distinction. He was a member of State and National Medical Associations, and from 1911-1915, of the State Board of Medical Examiners. In Winnsboro, at this house, he practiced general medicine and surgery. He opened a hospital in 1917 and served as City and County Health Officer. In 1917 he married Charlie Ashberry (1883-1979), a talented pianist and actress. The couple was fondley remembered for their philanthropy and leadership.

Erected 2021 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23369.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 32° 57.333′ N, 95° 17.247′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, Texas, in Wood County. Marker is at the intersection of East Carnegie Street and South Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on East Carnegie Street. The marker posted in front of a green Victorian house on the corner of E. Carnegie St and Chestnut. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 E Carnegie Street, Winnsboro TX 75494, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boom Town (about 700 feet away); Bonnie and Clyde (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winnsboro Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlock Home, 1903 (approx. ¼ mile away); Carlock - Wilkinson Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Winnsboro (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Winnsboro (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnsboro.

Photographed By Clint Perkins, July 4, 2023

2. Dr. George L. Baber Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2024, by Clint Perkins of Winnsboro, Texas. This page has been viewed 63 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2024, by Clint Perkins of Winnsboro, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.