Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Kings Daughters
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Raleigh General Hospital
Photographed by Becky Leach, April 18, 2023
1. Kings Daughters / Raleigh General Hospital Marker
Founded by the charitable Beckley Circle of King's Daughters, which in 1922 opened a temporary hospital downtown while a new facility was built on Park Knoll. It filled a growing need for health care in the county and also provided a nursing program until 1951. Renamed Raleigh General in 1928. It was bought by Hospital Corporation of America in 1969. Moved to Harper Road 1973.
Erected 2023 by Raleigh County Historical Society and Raleigh General Hospital.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 37° 46.306′ N, 81° 11.246′ W. Marker is in Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh County. It is on Woodlawn Avenue close to Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 417 Woodlawn Ave, Beckley WV 25801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s New River Gorge. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Armory (1923 - 1961) (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jon McBride (about 600 feet away); Chris Sarandon (about 600 feet away); Sudden Death from the Skies (approx. Ό mile away); Spanish Influenza Hospital (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of First State Police Headquarters (approx. 0.3 miles away); Samuel Haas Bridge (23 Jan. 1884 - 27 Mar. 1965) (approx. 0.4 miles away); James Bird Cole (1813-1880) (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beckley.
June 28, 2023
2. Kings Daughters / Raleigh General Hospital Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Merle T. Cole of Daniels, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 774 times since then and 113 times this year. Last updated on April 24, 2023, by Merle T. Cole of Daniels, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Merle T. Cole of Daniels, West Virginia. 2. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Merle T. Cole of Daniels, West Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
