Mower General Hospital
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Described as the largest U.S. Army hospital of its day; designed by noted architect John McArthur, Jr. Here, wounded Civil War soldiers were cared for, Jan. 1863-May 1865. On 27 acres extending to Stenton Ave., it had some 3,600 beds and treated over 20,000 patients. Razed following the war.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
From January 1863 to May 1865, this Philadelphia hillside held Mower General Hospital, described as the largest U.S. Army hospital of its era, designed by architect John McArthur, Jr. Spread across 27 acres with some 3,600 beds arranged in radiating pavilions, it treated more than 20,000 sick and wounded Union soldiers over the course of the Civil War. Like many wartime hospitals, it was razed once the fighting ended, its purpose gone with the peace.
Why it matters
Mower reflects the vast and innovative medical effort the Union mounted to care for its wounded, part of a wartime advance in hospital design and battlefield medicine.
Plan your visit
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Museums & culture
- African American Museum in Philadelphia8.7 mi away · 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- National Constitution Center8.7 mi away · 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Independence Visitor Center8.8 mi away · 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Betsy Ross House8.9 mi away · 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Illadelph Glass Gallery8.9 mi away · 68 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Museum of Illusions Philadelphia8.9 mi away · 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir6.3 mi away
- Pennsylvania Railroad, Connecting Railway Bridge6.8 mi away
- Philadelphia Zoo7.1 mi away
- Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle7.3 mi away
- Rocky Steps7.6 mi away
- American Bandstand8.0 mi away
Food & drink
- Independence Mall Cafe8.8 mi away · 50 North Independence Mall East, Philadelphia
- Burger King8.8 mi away
- Dunkin'8.8 mi away · 634 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters8.9 mi away
- Philly Pretzel Factory8.9 mi away
- Time & Peace8.9 mi away · 36 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center - Philadelphia8.4 mi away · 1227 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center8.4 mi away · 1201 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Clarion Suites Philadelphia8.5 mi away · 1010 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Sleep Inn Center City8.5 mi away · 1020 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA8.5 mi away · 1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- The Notary Hotel8.6 mi away · 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia
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Related people
- · John McArthur, Jr.
Related events
- · American Civil War
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