Fort Brown, Buildings 85 and 86

Historical marker location:

Brownsville, Texas

( Fort Brown, Gorgas Road, Brownsville.)

Marker installed: 1965

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.

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