Confederate Field Hospital

Confederate Field Hospital (HM24BN)

Location: Gainesboro, TN 38562 Jackson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 21.392', W 85° 39.437'

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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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HM NumberHM24BN
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Placed ByGaines House Association
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Date Added Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 at 1:02pm PST -08:00
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Photo Credits: [2] ALAN JORDAN   [3] ALAN JORDAN   
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 620472 N 4024331
Decimal Degrees36.35653333, -85.65728333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 21.392', W 85° 39.437'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 21' 23.52" N, 85° 39' 26.22" W
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Area Code(s)931
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 202-302 N Murray St, Gainesboro TN 38562, US
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No visible marker anywhere on or about property. Sadly, this site is deteriorating at a rapid pace. Broken windows, missing doors, ect... The entire back of the house is literally falling in with walls. If nothing is done very soon this wonderful place will be lost forever.

Mar 11, 2018 at 10:30am PDT by alanjordan

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