Samuel Prescott Hildreth

Biography

Samuel Prescott Hildreth was a distinguished physician and naturalist whose contributions to science and medicine enriched his community and era. His dual pursuits in medical practice and natural history exemplified the learned men of the early nineteenth century who advanced both healing and knowledge.

His legacy as a healer and scholar is honored at Mound Cemetery, where he rests among the pioneers and leaders who shaped the intellectual and medical landscape of his time.