The bronze plaque on a large boulder marks the spot of a temporary hospital station, established by Surgeon Z Boylston Adams of the 32nd Massachusetts. He attempted to treat the wounded before the men were evacuated to a larger field.
The bronze plaque on a large boulder marks the spot of a temporary hospital station, established by Surgeon Z Boylston Adams of the 32nd Massachusetts. He attempted to treat the wounded before the men were evacuated to a larger field.
Inscription
Behind this group of rocks on the afternoon of July 2nd, 1863 Surgeon Z. Boylston Adams placed the field hospital of the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Army Corp. Established so near the line of battle, many of our wounded escaped capture or death by this timely aid. Placed by the Veteran Association of the Regiment.
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