Details for Terrell State Hospital
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5257008556
Data
| Marker Number | 8556 |
| Atlas Number | 5257008556 |
| Marker Title | Terrell State Hospital |
| Index Entry | Terrell State Hospital |
| Address | |
| City | Terrell |
| County | Kaufman |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 756160 |
| UTM Northing | 3625498 |
| Subject Codes | hospitals; medical topics and health professionals |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | in front of administration office building on Brin Circle off Brin Drive at Terrell State Hospital Grounds, Terrell |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | 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. |