Civil War Washington

Category: military > hospital > general

Beginning date (not before): 1863-01-24

Beginning date (not after): 1863-01-24

Ending date (not before): 1865-02-25

Ending date (not after): 1865-02-25

Additional Information: McVeigh's three story brick house became a hospital on Nov. 20, 1862, and was known as the Cameron St. Hospital. It served the sick of the Convalescent Camp until it was renamed and became a branch of the 3rd Division General Hospital of Alexandria when on Jan. 24, 1863.