Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Erected 1948 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number Q 8H.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 36° 50.854′ N, 76° 18.313′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is in Naval Medical Center. Marker is on Rixey Place north of John Paul Jones Court, on the right when traveling north. This marker is on a secured military reservation directly in front of Building 1, the original Naval Hospital built in 1830, presently under renovation (2010). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth VA 23708, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery 1838-1986 (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portsmouth Naval Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
Regarding Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Near this marker is an old monument marking the grave of Army Major John Saunders, Commanding Officer of Fort Nelson during the Revolutionary War. Please see pictures below.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2010, by James Thomson of Chesapeake, United States. This page has been viewed 2,217 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on February 17, 2023. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2010, by James Thomson of Chesapeake, United States. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 21, 2010, by James Thomson of Chesapeake, United States. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.