Marker Number |
1964 |
Atlas Number |
5061001964 |
Marker Title |
Fort Brown, Buildings 85 and 86 |
Index Entry |
Fort Brown, Buildings 85 and 86 |
Address |
|
City |
Brownsville |
County |
Cameron |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
651035 |
UTM Northing |
2865186 |
Subject Codes |
buildings; medical topics and health professionals; forts; military topics |
Marker Year |
1965 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
Fort Brown, Gorgas Road, Brownsville. |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
14" x 9" Plate & Medallion |
Marker Text |
Morgue and linen storage. 1867 Fort Brown Buildings 85 and 86. Brick fringe, cornice. Autopsies in yellow fever study were made here by Dr. Wm. C. Gorgas, Capt. Hennessey, Lt. Crowder, Dr. Melon, defying orders of superior officer. Dr. Gorgas became immune. |