Dr. Bob - Mount Peace Cemetery - Akron, Ohio
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N 41° 05.818 W 081° 31.989
17T E 455226 N 4549658
A stone marker in the cemetery marks the final resting place of Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith who is remembered as Dr. Bob and one of the two founders of Alcoholics Anonymous or AA.
Waymark Code: WMAPXH
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2011
Views: 3
Alcoholics Anonymous was formed in 1935 by Dr. Holbrook as he left behind the alcohol he had used to steady himself for surgery. Until his death in 1950, Dr. Bob is credited with helping over 5000 alcoholics work to overcome their addiction. Today, AA claims more than 2 million members. There are laminated signs directing visitors from the cemetery entrance to the row of the grave.
Description:
Robert Holbrook Smith (August 8, 1879 – November 16, 1950) was the physician who founded Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron, Ohio.
Date of birth: 08/08/1879
Date of death: 11/16/1950
Area of notoriety: Medicine
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: 8:30 to dusk
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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