Apple Creek State Hospital
From Asylum Projects
Apple Creek State Hospital | |
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Established | 1930 |
Construction Began | 1931 |
Closed | 2006 |
Current Status | Closed |
Building Style | Cottage Plan |
Location | Apple Creek, OH |
Peak Patient Population | 2,300 in 1958 |
Alternate Names | Apple Creek Developmental Center |
History
Opened in 1931 to house developmentally disabled, instead of housing them at overcrowded state hospitals. Closed in 2006 due to lack of maintenance funds. Most of the buildings have been demolished, only a few remain.