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Crawford W. Long Museum

Visit the site where country doctor Crawford W. Long first used ether for surgical anesthesia, then step into an 1858 general-store building that traces everyday goods and textiles.

The brick Crawford W. Long Museum storefront with its sign and open flag in downtown Jefferson.

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What to expect

Visit the site where country doctor Crawford W. Long first used ether for surgical anesthesia, then step into an 1858 general-store building that traces everyday goods and textiles.

Jefferson · $5 adults; $4 seniors 65+; $3 active military, anesthesiologists and students; age 5 and under free · 60–90 minutes

Crawford W. Long Museum · 28 College Street, Jefferson, GA 30549

Tue–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–4pm

Closed on major holidays. Limited guided tours require at least two weeks' notice and a $25 group docent fee in addition to admission.

  • Anesthesia and medical-history gallery
  • Long family objects and period instruments
  • 1858 Pendergrass General Store

Before you go

  • The normal visit is self-guided; the optional audio tour costs $3 plus admission.
  • Guided tours require at least two weeks' notice and add a $25 docent fee per group.
  • Groups of ten or more receive a self-guided discount only with advance booking.
  • The museum documents Long's first surgical use of ether here; it does not need an invented claim that he 'invented anesthesia.'

Sources & visitor information

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Visitor information phone: 706-367-5307

Visitor review notes

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Tripadvisor visitor report ↗ · Posted

A February visitor said the docent gave their small group a strong tour, with time to explore and helpful context about anesthesia, Jefferson and the buildings.

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