Dr. Constantine Hering (1800-1880)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Cofounder of the first medical society and first homeopathic medical school in the US, Hering discovered major medicines and authored definitive texts on homeopathy. He advanced the art of healing through research and education. His home office was here.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
Dr. Constantine Hering, a German-born physician, settled in Philadelphia and became the leading figure in American homeopathy during the 19th century. He helped establish the country's first homeopathic medical society and its first homeopathic medical college, and he authored foundational texts still cited in the field. From a home office on this site he pursued the research and teaching that shaped a major alternative medical movement.
Why it matters
Hering made Philadelphia the American cradle of homeopathy, reflecting the era's ferment of competing medical philosophies as the nation searched for scientific approaches to healing.
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Museums & culture
- African American Museum in Philadelphia0.4 mi away · 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Bridgette Mayer0.5 mi away · 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Independence Visitor Center0.5 mi away · 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- National Constitution Center0.6 mi away · 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Liberty Bell Center0.6 mi away · 526 Market Street, Philadelphia
- Congress Hall0.6 mi away · Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- Reading Terminalnearby
- Chinatown Friendship Gate0.2 mi away · 10th and Arch Street
- One Liberty Observation Deck0.5 mi away
- The Universal Sphere0.6 mi away
- President's House0.6 mi away
- Liberty Bell0.6 mi away · 526 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Food & drink
- Burger King0.4 mi away
- Philly Pretzel Factory0.4 mi away
- Munchie’s Cafe0.4 mi away · 728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Dunkin'0.5 mi away · 634 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- El Azteca0.5 mi away
- Time & Peace0.5 mi away · 36 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PAnearby · 1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center Citynearby · 1100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Philadelphia Marriott Downtown0.1 mi away · 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Sleep Inn Center City0.1 mi away · 1020 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center0.1 mi away · 1201 Race Street, Philadelphia
- The Notary Hotel0.1 mi away · 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia
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