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Claudia Potter, M.D.

Temple, Bell County

Marker Text

(February 3, 1881-February 2, 1970) Born in Denton County, Claudia Potter was one of eight children of William T. C. and Laura Smith Potter. A graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch in 1904, Dr. Potter was the first woman doctor at Scott and White Hospital, and was a pioneering physician in the medical specialty of anesthesiology. Dr. Potter excelled at her career and was widely respected. After 41 years at Scott and White, she retired in 1947. Recorded - 1997

Marker Details

Address 1601 N. Main St.
Location Description at burial site in Hillcrest Cemetery
Marker # 909
Dedicated 1997
Size, Type grave marker
Code hospitals; women, women's history topics; medical topics and health professionals
Latitude, Longitude 31.112045, -97.33061

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