Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Confederate General Hospital No. 12
Later used as barracks by Federal
occupation forces. Original building.
Richmond Civil War Centennial Committee
1965
Erected 1965 by Richmond Civil War Centennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 37° 31.991′ N, 77° 25.539′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Shockoe Bottom. Marker is at the intersection of East Franklin Street and North 19th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 East Franklin Street, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Francis Asbury (here, next to this marker); I Can/t Breathe (within shouting distance of this marker); Masons' Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette's Tour (about 300 feet away); Lockwood Double House, 1845 (about 400 feet away); Edgar Allan Poe Pedestal (about 400 feet away); Craig House (about 400 feet away); The Oldest House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Also see . . . General Hospital #12. Civil War Richmond (Submitted on May 25, 2010.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,423 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.