Lunatic House - Wood County Infirmary - OH
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jiggs11
N 41° 21.041 W 083° 36.988
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Home for the mentally ill on the grounds of the Wood County Infirmary and poorhouse.
Waymark Code: WMR1JT
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2016
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Wood County Infirmary was built in 1869 to administer to the medical needs of county residents. Those requiring mental treatment were house above a pig sty. The director of the day was so appalled he ordered the construction on a new, separate facility, called the Lunatic House, to cater to those unfortunates. The ground floor consisted of cells, a washroom and attendant quarters. The second floor was a medical hospital. The facility opened in 1885.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Wood County Home and Infirmary
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
Address:
Wood County Historical Center & Museum
13660 County Home Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Plaque on building (Photo in gallery)
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
Optional link to narrative or database: Not listed
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