Highland in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
World's First Shriners Hospital
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2019
1. World's First Shriners Hospital Marker
Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new facility. From its beginnings in Shreveport, Shriners Hospitals for Children has grown to include 22 specialty hospitals across North America.
Erected 2008 by The El Karubah Shriners of Shreveport, LA. (Marker Number 647.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1922.
Location. 32° 28.899′ N, 93° 45.406′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Highland. It is at the intersection of Samford Avenue and Kings Highway, on the right when traveling south on Samford Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport LA 71103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Shriners Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Marston House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Moore House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pine Wold (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trimble House (approx. half a mile away); Files House (approx. half a mile away); Walker House (approx. half a mile away); Robinson Place (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.
August 30, 2019
2. World's First Shriners Hospital Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2019
3. World's First Shriners Hospital Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 695 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 15, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 2. submitted on September 15, 2019. 3. submitted on September 15, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
