Horatio Nelson Jackson

Horatio Nelson Jackson was a Vermont doctor who became famous for his 1903 road trip from California to Albany. He was a pioneer in the field of automobile medicine and was known for his innovative approaches to healthcare. Jackson was also a skilled mechanic and inventor. He was born on May 27, 1875, in Rutland, Vermont, and died on September 16, 1949, in Rutland, Vermont. He was a member of the Vermont State Medical Society and the American Automobile Association. Jackson's road trip was a groundbreaking achievement that paved the way for modern road travel. He was also a talented writer and published several articles on automobile medicine and road travel.