Central Business District in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Ladies Relief Hospital

August 14, 2021

1. The Ladies Relief Hospital Marker

Inscription. This tablet marks the site of
The Ladies Relief Hospital
Founded 1862 by Capt. (Mrs.) Lucy Mina Otey.
Through its kindly ministrations, many wounded and sick soldiers of the Confederacy were tenderly nursed back to health and strength, and from hence many were taken, 'mid sorrow and tears, to their last resting place.

"Love Makes Memory Eternal"

Erected 1932 by Col. Kirkwood Otey Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 37° 25.04′ N, 79° 8.66′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is on Main Street just east of 6th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 Main St, Lynchburg VA 24504, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Ladies Relief Hospital (here, next to this marker); Lynchburg History (within shouting distance of this marker); The Academy of Music (1905-1958)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lynchburg History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allen Weir Freeman, M.D. (about 600 feet away); Douglas Southall Freeman (about 600 feet away); St. Paul's Vestry House (about 600 feet away); Elizabeth Langhorne Lewis (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

August 14, 2021

2. The Ladies Relief Hospital Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2021.