Pennsylvania Medical Society
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N 40° 02.574 W 076° 18.307
18T E 388663 N 4433334
Purpose of this church was as a medical society.
Waymark Code: WMMRF
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2006
Views: 13
Marker Text:
Founded April 11, 1848, at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on this site. Its purpose was to foster the advancement of medical knowledge, relieve suffering, and promote the health of the community. Samuel Humes, M.D. of Lancaster was the first president.
Marker Name: Pennsylvania Medical Society
County: Lancaster
Date Dedicated: 10/16/1998
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: North Duke & Walnut Streets, Lancaster
Category: Education, Professions & Vocations, Medicine & Science
Website: Not listed
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