Central State Hospital

Central State Hospital is a psychiatric facility in Milledgeville, Georgia. The campus covers roughly 1,700 acres (690 hectares) and includes treatment buildings, housing units, and administrative structures from different construction eras.

The institution opened in 1842 under the name Georgia State Lunatic Asylum and served a small number of patients at first. During the 1960s, the population reached over 12,000 people receiving care.

The hospital changed mental health treatment methods through Dr. Thomas Green's leadership, replacing physical restraints with patient-centered care approaches in the 19th century.

The grounds are not open to visitors because the site operates as an active medical facility. Some structures stand empty and show signs of decay.

Dr. Thomas Green introduced reforms in the 19th century that replaced physical restraints with therapeutic approaches. The Powell Building and Jones Building represent different construction phases across the campus.

Location: Georgia

GPS coordinates: 33.05080,-83.22200

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25