1445 School Of Medicine

Category: Markers

Marker reads Site of the world-renowned Medical Hall of Transylvania University. Erected 1839 and dedicated November 2, 1840. Massive building of Grecian architecture with facilities not surpassed at that time by any school in America or Europe. Constructed on a lot purchased for $5,000, of which citizens of Lexington contributed $3,000. Marker presented by George G. Greene, M.D. Reverse School of Medicine - The magnificent structure built here was used by Transylvania University until Medical College disbanded in 1857. Building was destroyed by fire in 1863 while being used as military hospital by the Union Army. Over 6,400 of Americas early physicians received training at Transylvania during its illustrious existence. Marker presented by George G. Greene, M.D.