Near Eden in Marshall County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hospital
Constructed in 1887
Photographed by Connor Olson, October 2, 2020
1. Hospital Marker
Dampness from living in the barracks, harsh weather conditions and illnesses such as scurvy, smallpox and consumption often left soldiers at this isolated fort in and out of the hospital. As a result, medical officers or civilian doctors on a monthly salary were hired to serve at the fort.
The original hospital was completed in December of 1868. This one-story, brick building was eventually deemed unfit for patients due to the lack of proper heating, insulation and latrine facilities. In 1881, a second floor, a full ward and a widow's walk among other changes, or added to the hospital.
Erected by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 45° 39.498′ N, 97° 31.847′ W. Marker is near Eden, South Dakota, in Marshall County. It can be reached from 434th Avenue (Highway 5), on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in East River. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Doctor's Residence (a few steps from this marker); Library-Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Blockhouse and Breastworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sisseton (within shouting distance of this marker); Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); North Barracks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail (about 300 feet away); Officers' Quarters (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.
Other markers no longer nearby. Hospital (was here, next to
May 7, 2022
2. Hospital Building & Marker
More about this marker. This marker replaces an older marker.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 11, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on May 14, 2022. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
