Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
African American Physicians
Presented by Professor Doris Wilkinson, Historical Sociologist at University of Ky.
Erected 1993 by Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department Of Highways. (Marker Number 1928.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 38° 2.947′ N, 84° 29.966′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. Marker is on N. Broadway Road (U.S. 27, 68) near West Main Street (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling north. Marker is on right between Main Street & Short Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 North Broadway, Lexington KY 40508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clark Hardware Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wanting Everyone to Have a Vote (within shouting distance of this marker); First Inauguration (within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Silversmith Shop (about 400 feet away); Peaceful Protests for Equality / Turning a Blind Eye to a Movement (about 400 feet away); St. Paul Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); Mary Todd Lincoln (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.