Iola in Allen County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Doctor O.L. Garlinghouse
(1870 - 1949)
Dr. O.L. Garlinghouse was believed to be ahead of his time in his medical practice. His office was equipped with x-ray and electrotherapy and was located in the building in the photo on the other side of this sign.
Erected 2014 by Iola CITF/PRIDE.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 37° 55.35′ N, 95° 24.197′ W. Marker is in Iola, Kansas, in Allen County. Marker is on Jefferson Avenue north of East Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the east side of the Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 North Jefferson Avenue, Iola KS 66749, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Jefferson Avenue Businesses (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named North Jefferson Avenue Businesses (within shouting distance of this marker); John Walter Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); EP Brigham (within shouting distance of this marker); South Jefferson Avenue Businesses (within shouting distance of this marker); Granny Cowden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); East Jackson Street Businesses (about 300 feet away); Iola Colborn (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Iola.
Also see . . .
1. Orestes L. Garlinghouse, M.D., in Blackmar's Kansas cyclopedia (1912). KSGenWeb website entry (Submitted on May 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Orestes Lucien Garlinghouse. History of Homœopathy Biographies website entry (Submitted on May 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Orestes Lucien Garlinghouse. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on May 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.