Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania Medical Society
By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008
1. Pennsylvania Medical Society Marker
Founded April 11, 1848, at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on this site. Its purpose was to foster the advancement of medical knowledge, relieve suffering and promote the health of the community. Samuel Humes, M.D., of Lancaster was the first president.Erected 1998 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 40° 2.575′ N, 76° 18.303′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Duke Street on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Military Stables and Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Stables (within shouting distance of this marker); Simon Snyder (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lancaster County Veterans Memorial
By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2012
2. Pennsylvania Medical Society Marker
By William Pfingsten, February 2, 2008
3. First United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,113 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 3. submitted on February 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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