Zina Pitcher

Biography

Zina Pitcher (1797–1872) was a pioneering physician and civic leader whose career spanned the early development of American medicine and municipal governance. As one of the earliest physicians in the Detroit area, Pitcher brought medical expertise and professional dedication to his community during a time when the medical profession was still establishing itself in the frontier regions of the nation.

Pitcher's service as Mayor of Detroit on two separate occasions demonstrated his commitment to public welfare beyond his medical practice. His dual roles as healer and administrator made him a respected figure in Detroit's formative years, and his contributions to both medicine and civic life left a lasting impact on the community.