Farmville in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Dr. William W. H. Thackston

1820-1899

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 29, 2010

1. Dr. William W. H. Thackston Marker

Inscription. On this site was the home of
Dr. William W. H. Thackston
1820-1899

A distinguished pioneer dentist who practiced
his profession in Farmville
for more than fifty-five years

A founder of
The Virginia Society of Surgeon Dentists-1842
and of
The Virginia State Dental Association-1870

Author of many scientific monographs on
dentistry and a prominent and beloved figure
in the early history of
the dental profession in Virginia

Placed by
The Virginia State Dental Association

1951 A.D.

Erected 1951 by The Virginia State Dental Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 37° 18.096′ N, 78° 23.673′ W. Marker is in Farmville, Virginia, in Prince Edward County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street (County Route 643) and Venable Street, on the right when traveling east on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmville VA 23901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); A New Birth of Freedom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Four Sororities Founded (about 300 feet away); Farmville Female Seminary Association (about 300 feet away); Beulah AME Church (about 400 feet away); Main Street / Mayor J. David Crute / EACO Theatre (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmville.

Also see . . . Virginia Dental Association. (Submitted on May 31, 2010.)

French Residence Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 29, 2010

2. French Residence Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 826 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 30, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 31, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.