Hot Springs in Bath County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
American Gynecological Society
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 30, 2025
1. American Gynecological Society Marker
In commemoration of the founding of the American Gynecological Society in 1876 the centennial celebration was held in the Homestead Hotel, Hot Springs, Virginia
100 years devoted
to the health of women
Erected 1976 by American Gynecological Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 37° 59.803′ N, 79° 49.868′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Virginia, in Bath County. It can be reached from Sam Snead Highway (U.S. 220) north of Frenchs Hill Drive, on the right when traveling north. The Marker is located on the grounds of the Omni Homestead Resort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs VA 24445, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, in the Alleghany Highlands, and specifically in the Potomac Highlands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Southern Surgical Association (here, next to this marker); Virginia Cemetery Association (here, next to this marker); The Advertising Council 50th Anniversary (here, next to this marker); The Virginia Bar Association (here, next to this marker); Letitia Pate Whitehead Evans (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hot Springs Conference (within shouting distance of this marker); The Homestead (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Omni Homestead (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.
More about this marker. The original seal of the American Gynecological Society has been removed from the Marker.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 30, 2025
2. American Gynecological Society Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 30, 2025
3. American Gynecological Society Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 30, 2025
4. The Homestead Resort
The Marker is located on the grounds of the Omni Homestead Resort.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
