Near Carrolltown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dr. Lawrence F. Flick

Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, May 5, 2013

1. Dr. Lawrence F. Flick Marker

Inscription. Pioneer in antitubercular campaign and among first to recognize this disease was communicable. Organized first American tuberculosis society, 1892. Founded White Haven Sanatorium, 1901. Birthplace 400 yards east of highway.

Erected 1959 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 40° 35.075′ N, 78° 42.834′ W. Marker is near Carrolltown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is on Plank Road (U.S. 219) 0.1 miles north of Brick Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carrolltown PA 15722, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Reilly's Colliery #1 (approx. 5 miles away); Hastings UMWA - District 2 Labor Chautauquas (approx. 5.6 miles away); Loretto (approx. 6.4 miles away); Charles M. Schwab (approx. 6.7 miles away); Veterans Park of Cambria County (approx. 6.8 miles away); Charles M. Schwab Hall (approx. 6.8

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miles away); a different marker also named Charles M. Schwab Hall (approx. 6.8 miles away); Kimball Park (approx. 6.9 miles away).

Also see . . . Dr Lawrence Francis Flick at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on February 21, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, May 5, 2013

2. Dr. Lawrence F. Flick Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 827 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.