Dr. Alexander Fleming - Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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The Burrow
N 49° 49.406 W 099° 57.621
14U E 430923 N 5519441
This 6 meter obelisk is in memory of Dr. Alexander Fleming.
Waymark Code: WM1058R
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 03/01/2019
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Dr. Alexander Fleming, born in Glasgow, Scotland, moved his family to Brandon in 1881 where he opened "Apothecaries Hall", Brandon's first drug store. Dr. Fleming was a pioneer of and truly saw the potential of this community. He organized the first school board, established the Farmer's Union and worked to open the city's first hospital. Fleming and his wife Louisa had ten children. Two of his sons, Arthur and Sandy are also buried in the family plot.
Date Created/Placed: November 20, 1897
Address:
1901 18th St, Brandon, Manitoba
Height: 6 meters
Illuminated: no
Website: [Web Link]
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