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Site of Sanitarium of Alonzo Orrin Scarborough Pioneer Doctor |
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26th and College Ave., Snyder,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
32° 43' 1.38263000016",
-100° 54' 59.6787500016"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
(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. (1969)
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Site of Sanitarium of Alonzo Orrin Scarborough Pioneer Doctor Historical Marker Location Map, Snyder, Texas
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