North Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Naval Hospital District
(side 1)
Constructed 1940-42, this multi-wing complex was the core of a hospital district established to serve the Charleston Navy Yard (1901). Navy personnel, shipyard workers, and their families first received on-site medical care in tents until a dispensary opened in 1908. U.S. entry into WWI prompted construction of the base’s first hospital, a series of one-story wooden structures where injured soldiers and others received treatment.
Erected 2019 by Palmetto Railways. (Marker Number 10-114.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Patriots & Patriotism • Science & Medicine • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 32° 51.914′ N, 79° 58.548′ W. Marker is in North Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Turnbull Avenue west of Noisette Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1691 Turnbull Ave, North Charleston SC 29405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charleston Naval Hospital Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Marine Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charleston Navy Yard Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Charleston Naval Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Navy Yard Officers' Quarters (approx. half a mile away); The Navy Base (approx. 0.6 miles away); Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wooden Ships And Iron Men (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Charleston.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.