Pampa in Gray County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Vittorio Emanuel von Brunow, M. D.

(October 27, 1862 - May 7, 1941)

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

1. Vittorio Emanuel von Brunow, M. D. Marker

Inscription. Born in North Carolina, Vittorio von Brunow moved to east Prussia with his family in 1864 and as a young man was educated in Vienna and Warsaw. He returned to the United States in 1892 to pursue his interests in research and technology, arriving in Texas in 1900 and in Pampa three years later. Von Brunow erected a frame house on this site from which he operated a drugstore and post and telephone offices in addition to his medical practice. As the area's first doctor, he often traveled many miles over dirt roads to care for his patients. Von Brunow also was active in community affairs and civic organizations for many years.

Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11903.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 35° 32.142′ N, 100° 57.672′ W. Marker is in Pampa, Texas, in Gray County. It is at the intersection of South Cuyler Street and East Foster Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Cuyler Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pampa TX 79065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First National Bank in Pampa (within shouting distance of this marker); Oil Discovery in Gray County

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(within shouting distance of this marker); White Deer Land Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 1934 Pampa Post Office Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quanah Parker Trail (about 300 feet away); Pioneer Cottage (about 400 feet away); First Methodist Church of Pampa (about 500 feet away); Pampa (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pampa.

Also see . . .
1. First Resident Doctor Constructed Original Brunow Building. White Deer land Museum website entry (Submitted on May 4, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Dr. Vittorio Emanuel “V.E.” von Brunow. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on May 4, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Dr. Vittorio Emanuel von Brunow image. Click for full size.

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2. Dr. Vittorio Emanuel von Brunow

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

3. Vittorio Emanuel von Brunow, M. D. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 966 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on May 4, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.