Waverly Hills Sanatorium

Waverly Hills Sanatorium

Opened in 1926 for tuberculosis patients, the hospital was often overcrowded. It was also used as a geriatrics hospital, but was closed in 1981 allegedly due to patient abuse. It is claimed to be the most haunted hospital in the eastern United States.

In the early 20th century, Jefferson County was severely stricken with an outbreak of tuberculosis. There were many tuberculosis cases in Louisville at the time because of all the wetlands along the Ohio River, which were perfect for the tuberculosis bacteria.

To try to contain the disease, a two-story wooden sanatorium was opened which consisted of an administrative/main building and two open air pavilions, each housing 20 patients, for the treatment of "early cases".

Waverly Hills has been featured on ABC/FOX Family Channel's Scariest Places On Earth, VH1's Celebrity Paranormal Project, and Sci Fi Channel's Ghost Hunters.

Location

Louisville, Jefferson County
Kentucky, USA

Getting There

There is no direct public transportation available to get to Waverly Hills Sanatorium. The sanatorium is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and the nearest public transportation options are TARC buses and the Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government's shared ride service, which may get you close to the sanatorium, but not directly. It is recommended to use a ride-sharing service or a taxi to get there.

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