Wendover (Kentucky)

Wendover
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)

Nearest city:	Hyden, Kentucky
Coordinates:	37°7′39″N 83°21′55″W / 37.1275, -83.36528Coordinates: 37°7′39″N 83°21′55″W / 37.1275, -83.36528
Built/Founded:	1925
Architect:	Mary Breckinridge
Architectural style(s):	Other
Added to NRHP:	October 21, 1975^[1]
NRHP Reference#:	75000792
Governing body:	Private

Wendover, also known as Frontier Nursing Service or Big House, has been named a U.S. National Historic Landmark. The first American attempt to professionalize midwifery, was led by Mary Breckinridge. The Frontier Nursing Service continues today.

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