Site of Sanitarium of Alonzo Orrin Scarborough

Site of Sanitarium of Alonzo Orrin Scarborough (HM1O2C)

Location: Snyder, TX 79549 Scurry County
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N 32° 42.96', W 100° 55.035'

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Pioneer Doctor

— (1860-1952) —

  Born in DeWitt County. Moved to Snyder in 1881 and worked on ranch as a horse trainer. Soon began "reading" medicine and started practice here in 1886.

  Received M.D. degree from the Kentucky School of Medicine in 1889. During his life-long career in Snyder, he made many calls on horseback, often traveling miles alone at night.

  Was chief railroad surgeon, 1909, and first county public health officer. Ran Scarborough Sanitarium—first in county—1910-1912. Practiced until age 90.

  Married Nancy Goodwin in 1886. Had 3 children: Ione, Hugh, Enid.
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HM NumberHM1O2C
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Marker Number4883
Year Placed1969
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, September 21st, 2015 at 5:02pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 320312 N 3621428
Decimal Degrees32.71600000, -100.91725000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 42.96', W 100° 55.035'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 42' 57.6" N, 100° 55' 2.1" W
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Area Code(s)325
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2601-2699 Avenue R, Snyder TX 79549, US
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