Parker in Douglas County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Dedication to Parker's Most Significant Early Doctor
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2016
1. Dedication to Parker's Most Significant Early Doctor Marker
Dr. Walter Heath was born in 1867 and died in 1912.
In addition to serving patients in Parker,
Dr. Heath was known for making "patient house calls" via carriage and then automobile
in Kiowa, Hilltop, Elizabeth, Larkspur and Castle Rock.
He also served as Douglas County Superintendent of Schools and
with the Parker family, was a financial donor of the Methodist Church
(Ruth Memorial Chapel) on Mainstreet.
The sculpture of Dr. Heath and his young patient
was created by local artist, Don Budy.
Erected 2010 by Parker Adventist Hospital, Dr. Heath's Grand Children - Edward V. Heath and Claire Heath Frink (Dec.), Van Landschoot family, Strain family and the Town of Parker.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 39° 31.105′ N, 104° 45.675′ W. Marker is in Parker, Colorado, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of East Mainstreet and South Pikes Peak Drive, on the right when traveling west on East Mainstreet. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Newcomb House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ave Maria Chapel (about 600 feet away); Twenty Mile House (about 600 feet away); Hood House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Cherry Creek Camp (approx. 3.4 miles away); Russellville - History of Franktown / Franktown Country - Timber Industry (approx. 7.7 miles away); Franktown (approx. 9 miles away); Founders Village (approx. 10.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parker.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2016
2. Dedication to Parker's Most Significant Early Doctor sculpture.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2016
3. Wide view of sculpture and nearby intersection.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
