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Confederate Hospital

 
 
Confederate Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
1. Confederate Hospital Marker
Inscription.
This marks the spot in Poplar Lawn where stood the Confederate Hospital
1863 - 1865

 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Science & MedicineWar, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
 
Location. 37° 13.334′ N, 77° 24.056′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Virginia. Memorial is on South Sycamore Street (Alternate U.S. 301) just north of East Fillmore Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Poplar Lawn (a few steps from this marker); Drilling Ground (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); McKenney House (about 500 feet away); Earliest Known Public High School for African Americans in Virginia (about 600 feet away); Weddell-McCabe-Chisholm House (about 700 feet away); Peabody High School (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
 
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Confederate Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
2. Confederate Hospital Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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