Gainesboro in Jackson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Confederate Field Hospital

Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, November 14, 2017

1. Confederate Field Hospital Marker

Inscription.
First National Confederate Flag • Confederate Hospital Flag

In January, 1862, after the Battle of Mill Springs, KY all the homes in Gainesboro were used as hospitals. The Gaines House is the oldest house in Gainesboro and is the only house still standing that was used as a hospital.

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Gaines House Association
PO Box 462
Gainesboro, TN 38562

Erected by Gaines House Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 36° 21.392′ N, 85° 39.437′ W. Marker is in Gainesboro, Tennessee, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of North Murray Street and Dixie Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Murray Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 N Murray St, Gainesboro TN 38562, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jamie Dailey (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alvan Cullen Gillem (about 600 feet away); Michaux's Discovery (about 800 feet away); Orion Clemens

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(about 800 feet away); The Austin Peay Bridge (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cumberland River Campaign (approx. 1.7 miles away); Judge John Jordan Gore (approx. 3.1 miles away); Flynn Creek Impact Crater (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesboro.

Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, November 14, 2017

2. Confederate Field Hospital Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2018, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,022 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2018, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.