Hobe MacKay Hospital
Updates : 2023-10-06
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Introduction
In 1878, MacKay married a local woman and settled in Taiwan, which was to be his home for the rest of his life. MacKay died in Taiwan in June 1901. He was buried in the foreigner's cemetery, but in order to indicate his special status as an honorary Taiwanese, his grave is separated from the main body of the cemetery by a wall. The gravesite has been preserved as a historical site. A number of his family and close disciples are buried in the same area. MacKay's grave can be picked out by its larger size and its distinctive candlestick design. Octagond Tower combines Byzantine architectural elements with a Chinese pagoda in a most unusual structure. It is constructed primarily of local materials and its alternate layers of red and white brickwork make it a distinctive landmark. It is also the symbol of the Dankang High School. The Tamsui Girl's School was built in 1883 under MacKay's direction. A large-scale reconstru