Saint Matthias in Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)

Ordnance Hospital Ward

Built in 1831, Known Today as Geneva

Photographed by David O’Carroll, November 17, 2024

1. Ordnance Hospital Ward Marker

Inscription. It served as the main hospital ward. After the abolition of the Ordnance Department in 1855 the building was used as officers’ recreational quarters, including a library and between 1868-1893 the Garrison Theatre. Sold in 1906, it has been used as a private residence to date.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 13° 4.757′ N, 59° 36.217′ W. Marker is in Bridgetown, Saint Michael. It is in Saint Matthias. It is on Garrison Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Garrison Rd, Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

on in the Atlantic Ocean,

in North America,

in the Western Hemisphere,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ordnance Hospital Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker in Christ Church); Barbados Independence Monument (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hastings (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Main Guard (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Royal Artillery Barracks (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Engineer’s Office & Quarters (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Soldiers Brick Barracks (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Monument to Those Lost in the 1831 Hurricane (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgetown.

Regarding Ordnance Hospital Ward. This is a private residence.

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Photographed by David O’Carroll, November 17, 2024

2. Ordnance Hospital Ward Marker

Geneva

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2024, by David O’Carroll of Gower, United Kingdom. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2024, by David O’Carroll of Gower, United Kingdom. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.