Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Florence Seibert
(1897-1991)
Birth site of the renowned biochemist. In spite of the handicap of polio, she developed in the 1920s a safe process for intravenous therapy. Later, in 1934, she refined the tuberculin skin test that was ultimately adopted worldwide.
Erected 1993 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 40° 41.575′ N, 75° 12.434′ W. Marker is in Easton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on North 2nd Street, 0.1 miles north of Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 73 North 2nd Street, Easton PA 18042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin Riegel Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); 1753 Bachmann Publick House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Millionaire's Row (about 500 feet away); Worshipping, Learning, Healing, Peacemaking (about 600 feet away); First Reformed Church (about 600 feet away); Lafayette College Founding (about 600 feet away); Christopher Columbus Statue (about 600 feet away); Connecting Communities Across the Delaware River (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Easton.
Also see . . .
1. Dr. Florence Seibert - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Florence B. Seibert. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 832 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on June 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 12, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.