About this property
The Dr. Ephraim McDowell House , also known as McDowell House , was a home of medical doctor Ephraim McDowell. The home was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1966 for its role as the site of the world's first ovariotomy, performed without anesthesia by Dr. McDowell in 1809.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000355. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was McDowell, Dr. Ephraim, House listed on the National Register?
McDowell, Dr. Ephraim, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is McDowell, Dr. Ephraim, House?
McDowell, Dr. Ephraim, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is McDowell, Dr. Ephraim, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. McDowell, Dr. Ephraim, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for McDowell, Dr. Ephraim, House?
The period of significance for McDowell, Dr. Ephraim, House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1809.
Can I research the history near McDowell, Dr. Ephraim, House?
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