| Marker Number |
4883 |
| Atlas Number |
5415004883 |
| Marker Title |
Site of Sanitarium of Alonzo Orrin Scarborough (1860-1952) Pioneer Doctor |
| Index Entry |
Scarborough, Alonzo Orrin, Pioneer Doctor, Site of Sanitarium |
| Address |
26th and College Ave. |
| City |
Snyder |
| County |
Scurry |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
320312 |
| UTM Northing |
3621429 |
| Subject Codes |
hospitals; medical topics and health professionals |
| Marker Year |
1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Southeast corner courthouse square, Snyder. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
(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) |
