East Louisiana State Hospital

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East Louisiana State Hospital
Opened 1848
Current Status Active
Location Jackson, LA.
Alternate Names
  • East Louisiana State Hospital for the Insane
  • Jackson State Hospital
  • Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System



History

Considered to be one of the largest and most significant Greek Revival buildings in Louisiana, it has been placed on the National Register. The institution was one of the first mental hospitals in the South.


Images of East Louisiana State Hospital

Main Image Gallery: East Louisiana State Hospital


Cemetery

Over 4,000 graves are within the cemetery on the hospital property and until recently was not maintained.

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