Maryland hides a dark history within the walls of its abandoned and active psychiatric institutions. These places once housed thousands of mentally ill patients, many of whom suffered terrible conditions and treatments.
Today, these asylums stand as eerie monuments to a troubled past, drawing ghost hunters and paranormal investigators from across the country who seek to document the restless spirits said to roam their decaying corridors.
1. Spring Grove Hospital Center: America’s Second-Oldest Psychiatric Institution
Established in 1797 and still partially operational today, Spring Grove Hospital in Catonsville holds the distinction of being one of America’s oldest psychiatric facilities. The sprawling campus features imposing Gothic-style buildings where countless patients lived and died over two centuries…