Wilson in Wilson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wilson Hospital and Tubercular Home
1913
Photographed by Dave W, June 25, 2023
1. Wilson Hospital and Tubercular Home Marker
When constructed, one of three hospitals in N.C. for the treatment of African-Americans. Later called Mercy Hospital, it was known for its well-trained medical staff and excellent care despite a decided lack of resources. Operated until 1964.
Erected by Wilson County Historical Associaton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 35° 43.391′ N, 77° 54.307′ W. Marker is in Wilson, North Carolina, in Wilson County. It is on Green Street East east of Hackney Street East, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 Green St E, Wilson NC 27893, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Samuel H. Vick (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson Normal & Industrial Institute (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Owen L. W. Smith (about 600 feet away); Plank Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank S. Hargrave, M.D. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cherry Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); R.D.W. Connor (approx. 0.2 miles away); First ABC Store (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilson.
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Photographed by Dave W, June 25, 2023
2. Wilson Hospital and Tubercular Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
