Cuthbert in Randolph County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hood Hospital
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 5, 2018
1. Hood Hospital Marker
Named for General John B. Hood of Texas who commanded The Army of Tennessee in the campaign around Atlanta, July 1864 - January 1865.
Andrew Female College proffered her buildings and grounds to the Confederate Government for hospital use during the years 1863-65.
Receiving within her walls the sick and dying soldiers brought to Cuthbert from Georgia battle fields.
To justly honor this noble period in the history of the college this marker is placed here by the Rotary Club of Cuthbert.
Erected by the Rotary Club of Cuthbert.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1865.
Location. 31° 46.316′ N, 84° 47.688′ W. Marker is in Cuthbert, Georgia, in Randolph County. It is on College Street (U.S. 82) west of McDonald Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located on the grounds of Andrew College. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 College Street, Cuthbert GA 39840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Andrew College (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Regarding Hood Hospital. Hood Hospital was one of three hospitals in Cuthbert. Despite its sole building being used as a hospital, classes continued on a limited basis, and female students assisted the wounded with tasks like reading and writing letters.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 5, 2018
2. Marker with the Ethel McDonald Castellow Building (Old Main) in the background.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 5, 2018
3. Hood Hospital Marker
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 5, 2018
4. Andrew Female College marker, located about 1500 feet east in the town square.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on May 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
