District of Columbia General Hospital
| District of Columbia General Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | 1900 Massachusetts Avenue SE, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Coordinates | 38°53′7.70″N 76°58′27.96″W / 38.8854722°N 76.9744333°W |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Public hospital |
| History | |
| Former name | Washington Infirmary |
| Opened | 1806 |
| Closed | 2001 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in U.S. |
The District of Columbia General Hospital, commonly known as DC General Hospital, was a hospital located in the Hill East neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was operational from 1806 to its closing by mayor Anthony A. Williams in 2001 as the city was trying to cut costs while recovering from bankruptcy. At the time of its closure, it was the only public hospital located within the District.