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

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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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

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

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are within walking distance of this marker. First National Bank in Pampa (within shouting distance of this marker); Oil Discovery in Gray County (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 . . . Dr. V.E. von Brunow. Pampa's first resident doctor was Dr. Vittorio Emanuel von Brunow, who was generally known in this area as Dr. Brunow. (Submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.