Jacksonville in Morgan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Greene Vardiman Black
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 10, 2012
1. Greene Vardiman Black Marker
Inscription.
Greene Vardiman Black. . G.V. Black, father of modern dentistry, was born in 1836 on a farm near Winchester, Illinois. He studied medicine and dentistry and in 1857 began his practice of dentistry in Winchester. After serving in the Civil War, he resumed dental practice in Jacksonville. His home and last office stood on this site. Here he did extensive research, invented dental instruments, and wrote hundreds of papers and books. Many of his ideas on care and restoration of teeth became the accepted methods. Dr. Black taught operative dentistry and pathology at several dental schools. he moved to Chicago in 1897 to become dean of the Northwestern University Dental School, serving until his death in 1915.
G.V. Black, father of modern dentistry, was born in 1836 on a farm near Winchester, Illinois. He studied medicine and dentistry and in 1857 began his practice of dentistry in Winchester. After serving in the Civil War, he resumed dental practice in Jacksonville. His home and last office stood on this site. Here he did extensive research, invented dental instruments, and wrote hundreds of papers and books. Many of his ideas on care and restoration of teeth became the accepted methods. Dr. Black taught operative dentistry and pathology at several dental schools. he moved to Chicago in 1897 to become dean of the Northwestern University Dental School, serving until his death in 1915.
Erected 1973 by G.V. Black District Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society & Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 39° 44.055′ N, 90° 13.505′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Illinois, in Morgan County. Marker is on E. State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 371 E State Street, Jacksonville IL 62650, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Green Vardiman Black 1839 - 1915 Father of modern dentistry Lived and practiced on this lot 1865 - 1897
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 10, 2012
3. Greene Vardiman Black Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
