Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Ephraim McDowell
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 31.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 37° 47.12′ N, 79° 26.493′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 N Main St, Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gen. John Lejeune (a few steps from this marker); Gen. George S. Patton (a few steps from this marker); Frank Padget (a few steps from this marker); The Jacob Ruff House, ca. 1829 (within shouting distance of this marker); Willson-Walker House, ca. 1820 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dold Building, ca. 1820 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Gen. L.B. Puller (within shouting distance of this marker); The Subway: Joe Wood's Barbershop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
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Additional keywords. reproductive health
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2021
2. Dr. Ephraim McDowell Marker
The marker is embedded in the sidewalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on December 2, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
