Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Portsmouth Naval Hospital

Photographed By James Thomson, October 20, 2010

1. Portsmouth Naval Hospital Marker

Inscription. This was begun in 1827 and opened in 1830. The hospital was taxed to its capacity in the Great Yellow Fever Epidemic in 1855 which decimated Portsmouth and Norfolk. This hospital has cared for the sick and wounded of the Navy in all wars of the United States since its establishment. It is the oldest hospital of the Navy.

Erected 1948 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number Q 8H.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 36° 50.854′ N, 76° 18.313′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is in Naval Medical Center. Marker is on Rixey Place north of John Paul Jones Court, on the right when traveling north. This marker is on a secured military reservation directly in front of Building 1, the original Naval Hospital built in 1830, presently under renovation (2010). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth VA 23708, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery 1838-1986 (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx.

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0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Regarding Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Near this marker is an old monument marking the grave of Army Major John Saunders, Commanding Officer of Fort Nelson during the Revolutionary War. Please see pictures below.

Photographed By James Thomson, October 20, 2010

2. Portsmouth Naval Hospital Marker

View of the marker from SE

Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Building 1 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Thomson, October 20, 2010

3. Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Building 1

Under renovation 2010

Major John Saunders Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Thomson, October 20, 2010

4. Major John Saunders Monument

Major John Saunders Monument Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Thomson, October 20, 2010

5. Major John Saunders Monument Inscription

Erected in honor to the memory of Major John Saunders of the United States Light Artillery.
Born in Virginia A.D. 1771
Died at this place A.D. 1810
He was a soldier of Chivalric Spirit, man of Honor, Generous, Hospitable, Beloved and Esteemed by all who knew him.

Major John Saunders Monument, reverse side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Thomson, October 20, 2010

6. Major John Saunders Monument, reverse side

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2010, by James Thomson of Chesapeake, United States. This page has been viewed 2,217 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on February 17, 2023. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2010, by James Thomson of Chesapeake, United States. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 21, 2010, by James Thomson of Chesapeake, United States. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.