Harleston Village in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
United States Marine Hospital
Placed by the Historical Commission of Charleston, S.C.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 32° 46.668′ N, 79° 56.247′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Harleston Village. Marker is on 20 Franklin Street near Poulnot Lane, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jenkins Orphanage (a few steps from this marker); Old Marine Hospital (a few steps from this marker); First Medical College of South Carolina Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Charleston Work House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fielding Home for Funerals (about 600 feet away); Moore-Trapman-Wragg House (about 700 feet away); Pollitzer House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cooper - O'Conner House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Also see . . . Old Marine Hospital, From Wikipedia. The City of Charleston undertook its operation in 1834. During the Civil War, it was used for Confederate forces as well as seamen. It was badly damaged by Union bombardment. (Submitted on October 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.