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Spencer State Hospital was primarily a hospital for the insane and those suffering from mental illness. It opened in 1893 to take on patients from Weston State Hospital which was overpopulated at the time. The hospital remained in use until June of 1989.

1. Looking Down the Long Brick Building of Spencer State Hospital, Spencer, W. Va.

Spencer State Hospital was primarily a hospital for the insane and those suffering from mental illness. It opened in 1893 to take on patients from Weston State Hospital which was overpopulated at the time. The hospital remained in use until June of 1989. As you can see, there was originally no fencing around the building separating patients from the town, and patients were even allowed free access to and from the town and building.

2. Aerial View of Spencer State Hospital, Spencer, W. Va.

Podium and piano are the focal point of the room in front. Spencer State Hospital was primarily a hospital for the insane and those suffering from mental illness. It opened in 1893 to take on patients from Weston State Hospital which was overpopulated at the time. The hospital remained in use until June of 1989.

3. Gathering Room Inside of Spencer State Hospital, Spencer, W. Va.

The rock is located near Dayton Vineyard. A group of people pose behind and on top of the rock.

4. People Visiting Curious Rock, Spencer, W. Va.