Historic District - South in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Warren A. Candler Hospital
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 2008
1. Warren A. Candler Hospital Marker
Georgia's first hospital, this institution is believed to be the second oldest general hospital in continuous operation in the United States. It was founded in 1803 as a seamen's hospital and poor house and was incorporated in 1808 under the name of Savannah Poor House and Hospital Society. The hospital was removed to this site in 1819.
In 1835 a new charter was obtained for the institution.
During the War Between the States a portion of the Hospital was used for the care of Confederate soldiers. In the area to the rear a stockade was erected in 1864, around the great oak that still stands there, for confinement of Union prisoners.
After Sherman's occupation of Savannah and until 1866 the building served as a Union hospital.
The name was changed in 1872 to Savannah Hospital. From 1871 to 1888 the Savannah Medical College was located here.
In 1876 the building was completely renovated. However, the structure of the 1819 building was retained and remains as the nucleus of the present hospital. In 1931 the facilities were acquired by the Methodist Church, and the name changed to honor Bishop Warren A. Candler.
Erected 1964 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 025-84.)
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Location. 32° 4.137′ N, 81° 5.651′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - South. Marker is on Huntingdon Street near Drayton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Savannah's Marine Corps Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Home of Henry R. Jackson (about 600 feet away); Forsyth Park (about 600 feet away); Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Centennial (about 700 feet away); Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Massie Common School House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette McLaws (approx. 0.2 miles away); Georgia Historical Society (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Also see . . . Candler Hospital History
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 2008
2. Warren A. Candler Hospital
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 2008
3. Warren A. Candler Hospital
The marker is just out of view to the left in this picture.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 2008
4. Warren A. Candler Hospital
The marker is just out of view to the right in this picture.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 1, 2008
5. The Candler Oak, as mentioned in the Marker
Candler Oak
'Live Oak' Quercus virginiana Listed on the Georgia Landmarks and Historic Tree Register, 2001 Estimated Age 270 years; Height 50 feet; Circumference 16 feet; Spread at Crown 107 feet.
'Live Oak' Quercus virginiana Listed on the Georgia Landmarks and Historic Tree Register, 2001 Estimated Age 270 years; Height 50 feet; Circumference 16 feet; Spread at Crown 107 feet.
Photographed By Mandy P., September 15, 2007
6. The Candler Oak
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