Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

I & GN Hospital and Nurses' Quarters

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. I & GN Hospital and Nurses' Quarters Marker

Inscription. Established in 1884, the International & Great Northern Railway Employees' Hospital Association built a complex of frame structures at this site adjacent to the railroad tracks. The hospital, which operated on monthly employee dues, provided service to all railroad employees along the I&GN lines.

In 1920 the frame structures were razed and replaced with a new brick hospital building. In addition to patient rooms, the institution included a pharmacy, laboratories, medical clinic, and emergency room with ambulance service. An adjacent two-story nurses' quarters building was added to the site in 1925.

Designed by prominent Houston architect Alfred C. Finn, both buildings exhibit elements of Georgian Revival style architecture. Prominent features of the hospital include its raised basement, central bay, and ornate Georgian portico. The nurses' quarters features an offset classical portico and hipped roof.

The Missouri-Pacific Railroad took over the I&GN lines in the 1930s, and after that time the institution was known as the Missouri-Pacific Lines Hospital Association. The hospital continued to operate until 1970. The buildings stand as reminders of the railroad's impact on the city of Palestine. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8767.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 31° 45.193′ N, 95° 37.889′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. It is at the intersection of South Magnolia Street and West Brazos Street, on the left when traveling north on South Magnolia Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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919 S Magnolia St, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

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: Pennybacker-Campbell-Wommack House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Union Missionary Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Methodist Church of Palestine (approx. 0.4 miles away); Home of Congressman and Mrs. Alexander W. Gregg (approx. 0.4 miles away); Palestine High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roy B. Wallace (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robert (Bob) Knight (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.

The entrance to the I & GN Hospital and Nurses' Quarters and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The entrance to the I & GN Hospital and Nurses' Quarters and Marker

The view of the I & GN Hospital and Nurses' Quarters and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

3. The view of the I & GN Hospital and Nurses' Quarters and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.