Dr. Alexander Avera

Dr. Alexander Avera (HM13KH)

Location: Avera, GA 30803 Jefferson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 11.633', W 82° 31.617'

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In Memory of Dr. Alexander Avera
Oct 3, 1830 - Jan. 11, 1907

Beloved physician and founder of the town of Avera.
In 1885 he donated the land for the town which was named in his honor.

Born in Jefferson County, GA. Graduated Oglethorpe Medical College, Savannah, GA. He, as a Lieutenant, formed a company and served with honor in the War Between The States.

He gave liberally of his time, skill and means in the service of others and it was said of him "he loved his fellow man"
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HM NumberHM13KH
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Date Added Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at 6:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 357664 N 3673819
Decimal Degrees33.19388333, -82.52695000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 11.633', W 82° 31.617'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 11' 37.98" N, 82° 31' 37.02" W
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Area Code(s)706
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1100 Main St, Avera GA 30803, US
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