Historical Marker
Claudia Potter, M.D.
Historical marker location:
1601 N. Main St., Temple, Texas
( at burial site in Hillcrest Cemetery)
Marker installed: 1997
(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.