Marker Inscription
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.
About this site
Terrell State Hospital is a historical marker in Terrell, Kaufman County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Kaufman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 178 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7399, -96.2629 near Terrell. The nearest cataloged historic site is Barrow Family Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Terrell State Hospital Cemetery, First Christian Church of Terrell, and Marrs, S. M. N..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5257008556. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
