Terrell State Hospital
Authorized 1883 by Legislature of Texas. Designed by J. N. Preston and sons, Austin. Built by John M'Donald. Opened in 1885 under administration of Dr. D. R. Wallace, superintendent, who was an internationally recognized pioneer psychiatrist. Admitted 330 patients during first year. Gradually enlarged with 2,300 patients by 1920; it was largest hospital of its kind west of Mississippi. No original buildings are left. Only the fountain in circular park and water tower remain from old hospital grounds.
32.7399° N, 96.2629° W
Where to Find It
in front of administration office building on Brin Circle off Brin Drive at Terrell State Hospital Grounds, Terrell
Nearby Markers
- 0.7 mi NE Terrell State Hospital Cemetery Terrell
- 0.7 mi W First Christian Church of Terrell Terrell
- 0.8 mi W Marrs, S. M. N. Terrell
- 0.8 mi W Terrell Elementary School Terrell
- 0.8 mi SW Texas & Pacific Railroad Freight Depot Terrell
- 0.8 mi W First Baptist Church of Terrell Terrell