Southwestern Georgia State Hospital
From Asylum Projects
| Southwestern Georgia State Hospital | |
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| Opened | 1966 |
| Closed | 2017 |
| Current Status | Closed |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
| Location | Thomasville, GA |
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History
Finney General Hospital was a U.S. Army hospital in Thomasville, Georgia, that operated from June 1943 to December 1945, treating 23,055 soldiers during World War II. Named for Brig. Gen. John M. T. Finney, it featured over 200 buildings, including specialized wards and prisoner-of-war barracks, with several structures still remaining. Prior to 1966, it was still Finney General Hospital, the property and facility was split between the Department of Civil Defense and the V.A. Domicilary.
Of the 19 buildings on the campus, eight are occupied. DBHDD leases two buildings to Georgia Pines Community Service Board and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision.
