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McDowell House Museum

125 S. Second St, Danville, KY 40422
859-236-2804
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The McDowell House Museum and Apothecary Shop, as seen from Second Street.
The cooking room
Oldest mouse trap I've ever seen
Grid iron and toe-stirrer (toaster) on floor
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Danville
5.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Owner description: McDowell House is a house museum. Every day, personally guided tours are given through the house and apothecary where Dr. Ephraim McDowell lived and...... more » Owner description: McDowell House is a house museum. Every day, personally guided tours are given through the house and apothecary where Dr. Ephraim McDowell lived and worked. Dr. McDowell is known for performing the first successful removal of an ovarian tumor. « less
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Stony Creek, New York
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“Period home with amazing medical background”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Whether you are medically inclined or not this is a great period home of an esteemed doctor. The history of the first surgery performed in the United States in 1806 (?) is fascinating. What is really nice is that the extremely well informed curator, Ms. Moynihan, has personally researched much of the period pieces, verified the family stories, and you... More

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Danville, Kentucky
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“A must for a Medical Person or a History Buff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

It is restored just like Dr. McDowell left it some years ago. If an event is going on downtown, (ie. KY BAR-BQ and/or Constitution Square Festivals, etc.) parking and entry to the museum is near impossible. It appears that selling beer and/or food are more impoatant during these festivals, rather than the city's history and heritage. More

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McDowell House Museum
125 S. Second St
Danville, KY 40422
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