Erected in 1921 by the Medical Association of Georgia, this monument honors the renowned Rome druggist and Civil War surgeon, Dr. Battey, and stands on the lawn of Rome City Hall. Dr. Battey gained international recognition for his pioneering surgical work in Europe and made medical history by performing the world’s first ovariotomy in 1869; his surgical procedure is still practiced today. He served as president of the Georgia Medical Society in 1876 and was a delegate to the International Medical Congress in 1881.

The monument bears Dr. Battey’s esteemed virtues: Honesty, Courage, Modesty, and Fidelity.