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Weston State Hospital

Weston State Hospital is a historic place in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78002805.

Weston, Lewis County, West VirginiaListed April 19, 1978NRIS #78002805★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Weston State Hospital?

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (TALA) was a psychiatric hospital located in Weston, West Virginia, and it has previously been known by other names, such as West Virginia Hospital for the Insane and Weston State Hospital. The asylum was open to patients from 1864 until 1994. After its closure, patients were moved to the new William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital in Weston, named after William R. Sharpe Jr., a member of the West Virginia Senate. The hospital reopened as a tourist attraction in March 2008.

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Listing details

Name
Weston State Hospital
City
Weston
County
Lewis County
State
West Virginia
Listed on the National Register
April 19, 1978
NRIS reference number
78002805
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.03875, -80.47055
When was Weston State Hospital listed on the National Register?

Weston State Hospital was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1978.

Where is Weston State Hospital located?

Weston State Hospital is located in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia at approximately 39.03875, -80.47055. See the map above.

Is Weston State Hospital a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Weston State Hospital is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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