Dr. Alexander Humphreys

Dr. Alexander Humphreys (HM7L6)

Location: Staunton, VA 24401
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 8.94', W 79° 4.5'

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This weathered stone was inscribed: "Dr. Alexander Humphreys departed this life 23 May, 1802, in the 45th year of his age."

Born in County Armagh, Ireland, educated in medicine in Ireland, settled in Augusta County, practiced in Staunton from 1788, conducted a Medical School here, and was the teacher of the pioneer abdominal surgeon, Ephraim McDowell.

Physician · Teacher · Civic Leader
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HM NumberHM7L6
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Year Placed1951
Placed ByAugusta County Medical Association
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 at 4:47am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 668674 N 4224097
Decimal Degrees38.14900000, -79.07500000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 8.94', W 79° 4.5'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 8' 56.40" N, 79° 4' 30.00" W
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Area Code(s)540
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 110 S Lewis St, Staunton VA 24401, US
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