Jessa V.
1/18/2019
Very beautiful place full of history and the stories that come with that history. This is a great place for locals and non- locals to visit. A few of the buildings are still open, but the...
Central State Hospital
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620 Broad St Rm 160
Milledgeville, GA 31062
Central State Hospital Campus in Milledgeville, GA, originally established in 1842 as the Georgia State Lunatic, Idiot, and Epileptic Asylum, is a historic and significant site known for its complex history. Once the world's largest mental institution, the campus now serves over 200 patients and offers various experiences throughout its roughly 2,000 acres of land.
Visitors can explore the former Central State Hospital Campus through guided trolley tours, learning about its past and redevelopment efforts. The site also features Cedar Lane Cemetery, where a restoration project honors the memory of over 25,000 individuals buried at the state psychiatric hospital, providing a poignant glimpse into the institution's history.
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Michael B.
6/29/2018
In 1842 the Georgia Lunatic Lunatic, Idiot, and Epileptic Asylum on the southside of Milledgeville, GA to soon become one of the largest asylums in the world. During the years the name of the...
Misty W.
12/2/2018
While the buildings are not open to the public, it is a walk through History and very eye opening. Around 2000 acres sit mostly abandoned. The architecture is gorgeous. The story behind...
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