Dr. William Fleming
N 38° 09.909 W 079° 04.284
17S E 668953 N 4225896
Dr. Fleming was a physician, soldier, and once served as Acting Governor of Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMTJZ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2006
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Dr. William Fleming was a physician, soldier, and statesman. Dr. William Fleming (1728-1795) studied medicine in his native Scotland before practicing in Staunton from 1763 to 1768. His home stood at the crossing of New Street and Lewis Creek. Dr. Fleming's career included periods as commander of the Botetourt Regiment, Commissioner for Kentucky, member of the Continental Congress, delegate to the Virginia Constitutional Convention, and Acting Governor when the Virginia General Assembly met in Staunton in June, 1781.
Marker Number: A 64
Marker Title: Dr. William Fleming
Marker Location: Downtown Staunton near Mill Street Grill
County or Independent City: Staunton
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources, 1987.
Web Site: Not listed
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