Mary L. Wyche 1858-1936
Inscription
A pioneer in field of
organized nursing. In 1902
she founded the N.C. Nurses'
Association. Home was 7/10
mile W.
Location
AddressNC 39 at SR 1308 (Harris Road) south of Williamsboro
CountyVance
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.400640, -78.419280
Sources
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