1872-1956

Discover of the antibiotic, Aureomycin

Son of a beloved country doctor, he carried a dedicated spirit to the frontiers of science

Having won degrees at Alabama, Auburn, Missouri, Harvard and Cornell, he taught at Cornell, Missouri, Wisconsin, completing his researches and discoveries

at Lederle Laboratories

His discoveries opened a new era in medicine helping physicians save the lives of millions.

Site of birthplace and boyhood home - 300 yards.

Marker is on County Road 12 west of State Highway 69, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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