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Dr. Brashear was born in 1776, came to Kentucky, 1784, and studied medicine under Dr. Frederick Ridgely of Lexington. He died in 1860.
Erected 1969 by The Kentucky Historical Society & The Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1282.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
Location. 37° 48.566′ N, 85° 28.028′ W. Marker is in Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. Marker is on North 3rd Street (U.S. 31E/150), on the right when traveling south. Marker is in the Northwest quadrant of the town square/circle, between North 3rd Street and West Stephen Foster Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 North 3rd Street, Bardstown KY 40004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parc Billom (a few steps from this marker); Benedict Joseph Flaget (a few steps from this marker); Confederates Here (a few steps from this marker);
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