The Tuomey Hospital

The Tuomey Hospital is a South Carolina historical marker in Sumter, Sumter County, dedicated 1987.

Sumter County · dedicated 1987 · 129 N. Washington St., near the corner of Washington and Calhoun Sts., Sumter, Sumter

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Sumter Hospital was begun 1904 by Drs. S. C. Baker, Walter Cheyne, Archie China, H. M. Stuckey, and was built shortly thereafter nearby. Renamed Tuomey following purchase in 1913 with funds from will of T. J. Tuomey (1842-1897) which specified that a community hospital be established. Gifts were added by Mrs. Tuomey (Ella Bogin), & Neill O'Donnell, a relative. Generous citizens give their continuing support.

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Marker data: South Carolina Historical Marker Program, SC Department of Archives and History
Sponsored by Sumter County Historical Commission

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