Mound City Civil War Naval Hospital
Mound City Civil War Naval Hospital was a significant medical facility during the American Civil War. It was located in Mound City, Illinois, and served as a primary care center for wounded soldiers and sailors from the Union Navy and Union Army.
History[edit | edit source]
The Mound City Civil War Naval Hospital was established in 1861, shortly after the outbreak of the American Civil War. The hospital was strategically located near the confluence of the Ohio River and the Mississippi River, making it accessible for the transportation of wounded soldiers and sailors from various battlefields.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The hospital was equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities for its time. It had a capacity of approximately 1,500 beds and was staffed by a team of dedicated surgeons, nurses, and other medical personnel. The hospital was known for its high standards of care and its pioneering use of new medical techniques and treatments.
Role in the Civil War[edit | edit source]
During the course of the Civil War, the Mound City Civil War Naval Hospital played a crucial role in treating wounded soldiers and sailors. It is estimated that tens of thousands of patients were treated at the hospital. The hospital also served as a training ground for many medical professionals who would go on to make significant contributions to the field of medicine.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Today, the Mound City Civil War Naval Hospital is remembered as a symbol of the medical advancements made during the Civil War and the dedication of the medical professionals who worked there. While the original hospital building no longer exists, its legacy lives on in the history of Mound City and the broader field of military medicine.
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