LaGrange Sanitarium in 1915
Originally known as Slack Sanitarium, it was named after Dr. Henry R. Slack.  It was located at the corner of Church and W. Haralson Streets, (today, Gay & Joseph CPA occupies this site).  It was later renovated and renamed Dunson Hospital.

LaGrange Sanitarium in 1905
This postcard is the most valuable in my collection because it is signed by Dr. Henry R. Slack, the founder of LaGrange's first hospital.  The inscription says, "Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthful New Year, Your Friend, Henry R. Slack."

LaGrange Sanitarium

Slack Sanitarium in 1905
This street scene shows the Slack Sanitarium on the left behind the white horse. 

City-County Hospital built in 1936
This facility replaced Dunson hospital and was built on Vernon Rd., west of LaGrange.    Upon opening in 1937, it had 68 beds.  It was jointly owned by the City of LaGrange and Troup County.

City-County hospital in 1940

Mission of the Good Shepherd Hospital in S. W. LaGrange
This hospital was owned and operated by Callaway Mills for the benefit of its' employees.  Costs to employees were restricted to room and board, not the medical attention they received.  The postcard stated, "Christian workers comprise the administrative and hospital staff and are constantly striving to help practically and spiritually".