Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lt. Col. Frank S. Adamo, M.D.
Bataan's Medical Hero
Dr. Adamo discovered a revolutionary method in the treatment of gangrene using hydrogen peroxide and saved thousands of gangrenous limbs. A grateful nation decorated him with the medal of the Legion of Merit. When he returned home he found that First Avenue, a major thoroughfare, had been named Frank S. Adamo Drive in his honor.
Erected by Tampa Historical Society and Grateful Citizens of Tampa.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • War, World II.
Location. 27° 56.829′ N, 82° 27.473′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on N. Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south. Between E. Kennedy Boulevard (SR 60) and Jackson Street (Franklin Street is pedestrian only in this area). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tampa FL 33602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tampa POW/MIA (within shouting distance of this marker); William F. Poe Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. James McKay, I (1808 - 1876) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salvation Army (within shouting distance of this marker); Tampa's First Paved Sidewalk (within shouting distance of this marker); John F. Kennedy in Tampa (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rough Riders Passed By Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Great 1909 Auto Race (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,201 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on February 5, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1. submitted on October 11, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on January 25, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.