Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Jesse William Lazear

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 13, 2013

1. Jesse William Lazear Marker

Inscription. In Memory of Jesse William Lazear 1868-1900, Washington and Jefferson College 1888. Physician and Scientist, he researched the cause of Yellow Fever with the U.S. Army Medical Commission, led by Walter Reed, in Cuba. Volunteering as an experimental subject at the sacrifice of his own life, Dr. Lazear was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism. A member of the Pennsylvania Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi, Dr. Lazear nobly exemplified the fraternity's eternal principles and highest ideals.

Erected 2002 by The Executive Council of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 40° 10.17′ N, 80° 14.464′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 19. Located to the right of the main entrance to Lazear Hall on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 South Lincoln Street, Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rebecca Harding Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Female Seminary (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarence Dewey Dieter and Homer C. Porter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John McMillan Hall (about 300 feet away); Harry Hamilton Davis and Tillie Wilkinson Davis Memorial (about 300 feet away); Charles F. West, M.D. (about 400 feet away); Patton Lyon Logan (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . .
1. Dr. Jesse William Lazear at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection. From the University of Virginia (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 13, 2013

2. Jesse William Lazear Marker

Jesse William Lazear image. Click for full size.

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3. Jesse William Lazear

Lazear Chemistry Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 13, 2013

4. Lazear Chemistry Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.