Prairieville in Hale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Dr. Benjamin M. Duggar

1872-1956

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

1. Dr. Benjamin M. Duggar Marker

Inscription. Discover of the antibiotic, Aureomycin

Son of a beloved country doctor, he carried a dedicated spirit to the frontiers of science

Having won degrees at Alabama, Auburn, Missouri, Harvard and Cornell, he taught at Cornell, Missouri, Wisconsin, completing his researches and discoveries at Lederle Laboratories

His discoveries opened a new era in medicine helping physicians save the lives of millions.

Site of birthplace and boyhood home - 300 yards

Erected 1991 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list.

Location. 32° 30.588′ N, 87° 42.032′ W. Marker has been damaged. Marker is in Prairieville, Alabama, in Hale County. Marker is on County Road 12 west of State Route 69, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gallion AL 36742, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. St. Andrew’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Freetown (approx. 2.3 miles

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away); Oak Grove School (approx. 2.8 miles away); Vine And Olive Colony (approx. 6.1 miles away); St. Michael's Cemetery (approx. 7.4 miles away); St. Michael's Episcopal Churchyard (approx. 7.4 miles away); Gaineswood (approx. 7.9 miles away); Demopolis Methodist Church (approx. 7.9 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Hawthorne, Boyhood Home Of Dr. Benjamin Duggar. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)

2. Benjamin Minge Duggar. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)

Additional commentary.
1. Future status of damaged marker.
The Alabama Historical Association (AHA) notes this marker is a total loss, so a new marker will be needed.

If the AHA cannot find a local sponsor, they hopefully may fund it as an underrepresented topic (history of medicine) marker.

— Submitted August 30, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

2. Dr. Benjamin M. Duggar Marker

Marker has been damaged. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Hamilton, August 25, 2022

3. Marker has been damaged.

Dr. Benjamin M. Duggar Boyhome Home Located Beyond The Tree Line image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

4. Dr. Benjamin M. Duggar Boyhome Home Located Beyond The Tree Line

Dr. Benjamin M. Duggar image. Click for full size.

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5. Dr. Benjamin M. Duggar

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,418 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 3. submitted on August 25, 2022, by William Hamilton of Plant City, Florida. 4. submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 5. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.