Hays in Ellis County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Post Hospital
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
1. Post Hospital Marker
The post hospital was prefabricated in St. Louis, shipped to Fort Hays by rail, and erected in November 1867. Initially a 36-bed hospital, it was enlarged in 1870 to accommodate 44 beds. A picket fence later enclosed the hospital complex, including the limehouse (morgue), well house, stable, outhouse, hospital steward's residence, and when conditions were favorable, a post garden.
In 1902 the Western Branch of the Kansas State Normal School of Emporia was located on the Fort Hays grounds and the hospital was used as the main classroom. Two years later the building was moved to the school's permanent location, now the campus of Fort Hays State University. After many years of use, the old hospital was torn down.
Erected by Kansas Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Science & Medicine • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1867.
Location. 38° 51.732′ N, 99° 20.569′ W. Marker is in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County. Marker is on the grounds of Fort
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Quartermaster's Complex (a few steps from this marker); Fort Hays Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Surgeon's Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hays (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hays - Fort Dodge Road Trailhead (within shouting distance of this marker); Laundress' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Icehouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hays.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Hays State Historic Site. (Submitted on September 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Fort Hays State Historic Site. (Submitted on September 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Fort Hays at Kansapedia. (Submitted on September 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Unknown, undated
2. Post Hospital Photo on Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
3. Post Hospital Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
