Wabash Valley Indiana Civil War Sesquicentennial Project
Indiana Civil War Hospitals
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Indiana had a significant influence in the Civil War, including eight military hospitals. In fact, Indiana had two of the five largest military hospitals during the Civil War. Because of Indiana's central geographic position in the Union, above Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, the state became a primary location for Union Hospitals. Most Union soldiers injured in Tennessee were sent to Indiana for medical care. Many previous training camps were turned into military hospitals which is why hospitals were so numerous. Most of the structures for the hospitals were constructed with temporary materials. These temporary materials were taken down shortly after the war's end. Jefferson General Hospital/ Joe Holt Hospital Jefferson General opened in 1864, after previously being Camp Joe Holt. It was located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Jefferson General was the fifth largest military hospital in the country. It had 2,399 beds and was under the leadership of M. Goldsmith. It also had the reputation of being the finest hospital in the Union Army. Jefferson General closed in 1866. References:
Camp Joe Holt, Joe Holt Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana (circa 1862)
Civil War Hospital Indianapolis Military Hospital The Indianapolis Military Hospital was located in Indianapolis, opening in 1861. It could care for a maximum of 230 troops at one time. The hospital was under the leadership of Dr. John Kitchen and Dr. Patrick Jameson. Domestic services were provided by the Sisters of Providence, located in West Terre Haute, IN. Corps D'Afrique Military Hospital The Corps D'Afrique Military Hospital was in New Albany, IN. It had 146 beds and was opened specifically for African-American Union Soldiers. Corps D' Afrique was the smallest of three military hospitals in New Albany. This hospital was under the leadership of Officer W. A. Clap. References:
USA "Union" Hospitals - Civil War
Jeffersonville Military Hospital The Jeffersonville Military Hospital was located in Jeffersonville, IN. It had 144 beds. References:
USA "Union" Hospitals - Civil War
Madison Military Hospital The Madison Military Hospital was a Volunteers Hospital, located in Madison, IN. It was the fourth largest military hospital in the nation with 2,430 beds. G. Grant was in charge of its operation. References:
USA "Union" Hospitals - Civil War
Ohio Military Hospital The Ohio Military Hospital was located in New Albany, IN. It had 300 beds and was under the leadership of Y. J. Octerlon. References:
USA "Union" Hospitals - Civil War
U. S. General Military Hospital- New Albany The U. S. General Military Hospital was located in New Albany, IN. It was specifically for volunteer regiments. It had 860 beds. It was the largest of the three military hospitals in New Albany. Thomas W. Fry was in charge of the hospital. References:
USA "Union" Hospitals - Civil War
U. S. General Military Hospital- Evansville A second U. S. General Military Hospital was located in Evansville, IN. It had 702 beds and was under the leadership of J. A. Jeancon. References: |