Dr. J. Marion Sims
This tablet marks the site of the office and infirmary of
DR. J. MARION SIMS
Here, in 1845, he performed the first closure of a vesico-vaginal fistula with wire suture, using a pewter spoon as speculum. This operation made him famous throughout the world.
Marker is on South Perry Street south of Dexter Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
