Vernon County Asylum
From Asylum Projects
| Vernon County Asylum | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Established | 1887 |
| Opened | 1889 |
| Current Status | Demolished |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Location | Viroqua, WI |
History
The Vernon County Insane Asylum was approved in November 1887 and was opened in January 1889. It was first built to accommodate 150 patients. In 1896 a new almshouse was built on the county farm near the asylum. A new building is located on the site of the original hospital.
