St. Cloud VA Health Care System facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Cloud VA Health Care System |
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| United States Department of Veterans Affairs | |
Main entrance, Building 1
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| Geography | |
| Location | 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States |
| Coordinates | 45°34′28″N 94°12′49″W / 45.57444°N 94.21361°W |
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| Funding | Public hospital |
| Hospital type | General |
The St. Cloud VA Health Care System is a special hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It helps people who have served in the United States military. This hospital is part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It first opened its doors in 1923.
A Special Place for Veterans
This hospital is more than just a place for medical care. It is also recognized as a very important historical site. In 2012, the entire hospital area was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a protected place because of its history and design.
Why It's Historic
The St. Cloud VA Health Care System is important for several reasons. It shows how people worked together to get a hospital built for veterans. It also played a big role in providing health care for veterans in Minnesota. The buildings themselves are special too. They were built in styles called Colonial Revival and Neoclassical. These styles use classic designs from the past.
Buildings with History
The historic area includes 34 buildings that were built between 1923 and 1950. These buildings are called "contributing properties." This means they help tell the story and show the history of the hospital. They are all part of what makes this place special.
See also
- List of Veterans Affairs medical facilities
- List of hospitals in Minnesota
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Stearns County, Minnesota
- Minneapolis VA Health Care System
