Original Hospital Site of Wayside Home
This is the site of Kingston Wayside Home, the first Confederate hospital, established in August, 1861 by the Soldier’s Aid Society and other citizens of this vicinity. More than 10,000 sick and wounded Confederate soldiers received necessary medical attention within its walls during the three years it was operated.
Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Park Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
