South Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Hospital Water Source

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 7, 2021

1. Hospital Water Source Marker

Inscription. Because of the generous pure water supply available from this spring, the area surrounding it was selected as a hospital site for treatment of soldiers wounded in the Battle of Nashville which took place during the War between the States.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 36° 7.1′ N, 86° 45.785′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in South Nashville. Marker can be reached from Thompson Lane. Marker is near the Carper Homestead in the rear of Woodlawn Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville TN 37211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carper Homestead (a few steps from this marker); Melrose (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Nashville (approx. ¾ mile away); Cheatham’s Line (approx. ¾ mile away); Woodbine (approx. 0.9 miles away); Vine Hill / Donau (approx. one mile away); Cumberland Park (approx. one mile away); Central High School (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 7, 2021

2. Hospital Water Source Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 7, 2021

3. Springhouse

Inside the springhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 7, 2021

4. Inside the springhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 8, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.