Old Worthington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Eclectic Medical College
Worthington College
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 9, 2016
1. Eclectic Medical College Marker
close up
in December 1830
as a part of Worthington College
The first
Eclectic Medical College
in the Middle West.
This tablet commemorates
the faculty and students of the college
who by reason of their endeavors
were able to alleviate in some measure
the suffering of humanity.
Dedicated June 25, 1953
by the National Eclectic Medical Association
Erected 1953 by The National Eclectic Medical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine.
Location. 40° 5.362′ N, 83° 1.05′ W. Marker is in Worthington, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Old Worthington. Marker is at the intersection of North High Street (U.S. 23) and Dublin- Granville Road (Ohio Route 161), on the right when traveling north on North High Street. Marker is on the wall of the “Old Library”. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 752 Village Green Dr NE, Columbus OH 43085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bicentennial Oak (a few steps from this marker); Saint John's Church of Worthington and Parts Adjacent / Church and Graveyard (within shouting distance of
this page online
Also see . . . Eclectic Medicine - Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 14, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 9, 2016
2. Eclectic Medical College Marker
full view of marker, the southwest corner of the "Old Library"
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 9, 2016
3. Eclectic Medical College Marker
marker as seen looking south across the front of the "Old Library", towards Dublin- Granville Road. Village Green Dr is a small driveway that loops from Dublin-Granville to High Street, just out of sight at the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
