Madison County (38) - Dr. Crawford W. Long (1815 - 1878)

Courthouse Sq. Danielsville, GA

Dr. Crawford W. Long was a surgeon and pharmacist. He is remember as the first physician to use ether as an anesthetic in surgery on March 30, 1842.

Born in Danielsville, GA (Madison County) on November 1, 1815, Long was the son of James and Elizabeth Long. His father was a state senator. It is said that Dr. Long was named after  Georgia statesman William H. Crawford.

Long attended the University of Georgia and roomed with Alexander H. Stephens who would go on to become the vice-President of the Confederate States of America. There is a plaque on the building at the University of Georgia commemorating the roommates. 

Old College, University of Georgia. The plaque is located on the second floor between the last two windows.

A monument to Dr. Long was erected by The Woman's Club of Danielsville on March 30, 1926.