Historical Markers in Fairfield, Virginia

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Historical Markers in Fairfield, Virginia

1 ► Virginia, Rockbridge County, Fairfield — A-47 — Cherry Grove Estate —

Here was born James McDowell, Governor of Virginia, 1843-46. — — Map (db m23770) HM

2 ► Virginia, Rockbridge County, Fairfield — Dr. Ephraim McDowell — The Father of Abdominal Surgery —

Near this spot Dr. Ephraim McDowell was born November 11, 1771 The Father of Abdominal Surgery Beginning medical study in Staunton, Virginia, continuing it in Edinburgh, Scotland, he later received the honorary degree from the . . . — — Map (db m23780) HM

3 ► Virginia, Rockbridge County, Fairfield — A-43 — McDowell's Grave —

Nearby is the cemetery that contains the grave of Capt. John McDowell, who died on 18 Dec. 1742 during a conflict between Iroquois Indians and colonial settlers. Although accounts differ on how the conflict arose, it resulted in the deaths of more . . . — — Map (db m23777) HM

4 ► Virginia, Rockbridge County, Fairfield — A-45 — Red House and the McDowell Family —

Nearby once stood a log house painted red built by the McDowell family. John McDowell received land here for surveying Borden's Grant in the late 1730's. In 1742 McDowell was killed during a conflict between settlers and Indians. Dr. Ephraim . . . — — Map (db m23783) HM

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