St. Elizabeths Hospital, Federal psychiatric hospital in Southeast Washington, D.C., United States.
The Renaissance Revival facility stretches across 350 acres overlooking the Anacostia River, incorporating both historic structures and contemporary medical buildings.
The United States Congress established this institution in 1852 as the Government Hospital for the Insane, making it the first federal psychiatric facility in the nation.
The hospital maintains a museum displaying artworks created by former patients alongside exhibits chronicling the evolution of mental health treatment in America.
The facility operates under the District of Columbia Department of Mental Health, providing intensive psychiatric care through specialized treatment programs.
The hospital grounds contain an extensive collection of preserved medical specimens and research materials documenting psychiatric treatments from 1884 to 1982.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1852
Founders: United States Congress
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Website: http://stelizabethseast.com
GPS coordinates: 38.84920,-76.98960
Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:58
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