Las Vegas in San Miguel County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Dr. Meta L. Christy

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

1. Dr. Meta L.Christy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Side A:
Meta L. Christy, DO, is recognized by the American Osteopathic Association as the first black osteopath. Dr. Christy graduated in 1921 from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine as its first black graduate. The College gives an annual award in her name. She established her lifelong private practice with quiet dignity when there were no women physicians or osteopaths in local hospitals and few blacks in Las Vegas.

Side B: New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative was founded in 2005 by members of the New Mexico Women's Forum in a statewide effort to recognize women's contributions to New Mexico history on the state's Official Scenic Historic Markers. The Initiative ensures that women's diverse histories will be remembered and told, and will inspire and provide a guide for future generations. The 2006 Legislature funded the project.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans

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• Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico Women’s Historic Marker Initiative series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 35° 35.877′ N, 105° 12.817′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. Marker is on Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 727 Grand Avenue, Las Vegas NM 87701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); YMCA Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Temple Montefiore, Las Vegas, New Mexico (approx. 0.3 miles away); Temple Montefiore 1884 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Engine No. 1129 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Isidor Stern’s “Famous” Dry Good Store (approx. 0.7 miles away); E. Romero Hose & Fire Co. (approx. ¾ mile away); Proclamation of Brigadier General Stephen W. Kearny (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.

<i>Side B: </i>Dr. Meta L.Christy Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

2. Side B: Dr. Meta L.Christy Marker

New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

3. Dr. Meta L.Christy Marker

Dr. Meta L.Christy image. Click for full size.

1921

4. Dr. Meta L.Christy

Graduation photo - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,480 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on February 7, 2014, by Patrick Pearsey of Indianapolis, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.