Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum?
    • The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is a national landmark constructed in the mid-1800s and considered the second largest hand-cut stone masonry building in the world.
  • What was the original purpose of the asylum?
    • Originally built as a hospital for the mentally ill, it was equipped to house 250 souls, but in the 1950s, it was reported that a whopping 2,400 patients were resident here.
  • Why did the asylum close?
    • The facility was eventually forced to close in 1994 due to the extremely poor conditions created by overcrowding.
  • Can visitors tour the asylum today?
    • Yes, visitors are invited into the asylum to partake in either a heritage tour or a ghost tour.
  • What is the difference between the two tours?
    • One will enthrall you with rich history and captivating stories, while the other is straight-up spooky.

Address: Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, 71 Asylum Drive, Weston, WV, Phone: 304-269-5070

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
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