Oteen Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District

Oteen Veterans Administration Hospital is a historic hospital district in Asheville featuring 18 contributing buildings and structures with Colonial Revival and Georgian Revival architecture. The complex includes an Administration Building, multiple ward buildings, kitchen facilities, dining halls, and separate dormitory buildings for officers and nursing staff.

The facility opened in September 1918 to provide medical care for soldiers returning from World War I. It became an important healthcare institution in western North Carolina for veterans seeking treatment and recovery.

This hospital district reflects America's commitment to caring for its military veterans through dedicated facilities. Walking through the grounds, you can sense how the design supported both treatment and recovery.

The historic district sits on the north side of US Route 70, making it accessible from the main road. The site mixes original structures with a modern facility built in 1967, so you can see how the hospital evolved over time.

Officers and nursing staff lived in separate dormitory buildings on the grounds, reflecting the strict social divisions of the early 1900s. This separation remains visible in how the historic buildings are arranged across the property today.

Location: Asheville

Inception: September 4, 1918

Architects: United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 35.59080,-82.48470

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46