Central State Hospital
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One of the largest-ever mental hospitals now sits abandoned, surrounded by 25,000 unmarked graves.

šŸ“œ Georgia's largest facility for mental illness and developmental disabilities, operating since 1842. šŸ” Once the world's largest mental hospital, now mostly abandoned with 25,000 unmarked graves. A forensic facility still operates on campus.

Why Go

šŸ‘» Experience the eerie campus from the outside
šŸ›ļø See historic, decaying buildings and a pecan grove
šŸ“š Visit the museum on campus to learn about its complex history
🌳 Explore Cedar Lane Cemetery and its memorial to unknown dead
🚌 Take a monthly trolley tour for historical insights from a former employee

Why Avoid

🚫 Buildings are closed to the public, no interior access
🚨 Constant security patrols prevent close access to buildings
šŸ—“ļø Trolley tours are offered only once a month and require reservations

Tips

šŸš— Drive through the campus to view the decaying buildings from outside
šŸŽŸļø Book trolley tour tickets in advance through the Visitor's Center
šŸŽƒ Consider participating in the annual Thriller 5K in October for a unique experience

Cost

šŸ’° Trolley tour tickets are $30, non-refundable.

Hours

šŸ•’ Grounds viewable during daylight; monthly trolley tours.

šŸ…æļø Parking Available on campus grounds.

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