Randolph-Macon Medical School

Just to the west was the medical school of John Peter Mettauer, which became a branch of Randolph-Macon College in 1847. It was discontinued, probably in 1861. Dr. Mettauer, one of the leading surgeons of the day, practiced until his death in 1875.

Marker is on U.S. 15, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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