West Point in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Ditto-Lansdale House / Civil War Hospital
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018
1. Ditto-Lansdale House / Civil War Hospital Marker
Ditto-Lansdale House
This house was built by Abraham Ditto and his brother-in-law, Samuel Lansdale, in 1823. During the War Between the States, it served as a military hospital and in World War I, it was an army canteen.
Civil War Hospital
This house was built in 1823 as a Riverfront hotel. In the Civil War, it was used as a military hospital and in World War I it was used as a canteen by the troops from Camp Knox.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, City of West Point series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 38° 0.036′ N, 85° 56.785′ W. Marker is in West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street and North 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 Elm Street, West Point KY 40177, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. K & I Bank Building (a few steps from this marker); Sherman's Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Lincoln's Flatboat Trip (within shouting distance of this marker); Embarcadero (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salt Warehouse
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Also see . . . The Story Behind Kentucky’s Most Haunted House Will Give You Nightmares. Only in Your State website entry (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
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2. Ditto-Prewitt House
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018
3. Ditto-Lansdale House / Civil War Hospital Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018
4. Ditto-Lansdale House
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018
5. Ditto-Lansdale House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 2. submitted on November 1, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
