Amelia Gayle Gorgas 1826-1913

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Amelia Gayle Gorgas
1826-1913

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Daughter of John Gayle, Governor of Alabama. Wife of Josiah Gorgas, Brigadier General, C. S. A.
Mother of William Crawford Gorgas, Surgeon General, U. S. A.
Untiring nurse in Confederate Hospitals, 1861-1865.
First Historian Alabama Division, U. D. C. 1897-1899.
Matron of University Hospital, 1879-1907.
Librarian, University of Alabama, 1883-1907.
In commemoration of this noble record, and of her exalted personal character, this memorial tribute is erected by the Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Greatly beloved and rarely gifted her life was an inspiration.
University of Alabama
May 30, 1916

Sponsors

Placed by the Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy

Date Placed

1916

Specific placement information

Affixed to building at entrance (south side)

Coordinates

33.211600, -87.546100

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