Investigation Date

April 11, 2009

History

From its inception in 1908 to its closing in 1973, literally thousands have gone through the gates of the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium.

When Judge Hill, Dr. Meriwether, and Senator Oldham met with then-governor George W. Donahey to present the plans for the Sanatorium, it was thought the mountain location and fresh air would be beneficial to the recovery of the infected.

Between 1956 and 1958, there were 3,958 patients admitted for observation and treatment. The Sanatorium was built and designed to be a self-sufficient community having Doctors offices, patient housing, chapel, cafeteria, water supply, fire department, and more.

During its peak in the early 1900s, Tuberculosis had a fatality rate of about 80 percent and many of those who passed through the gates in hopes of treatment or a cure passed on instead to another existence.The Sanatorium has been considered one of the State's most active paranormal hotspots for many years.

Source: Reflection of Five Decades of Service, a History of the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium 1909-1959.

Read more about the sanatorium here.

Weather

Scattered thunderstorms

Notes

This was a small group of investigators on this trip. There were 4 APRA members and a couple of guests.

Evidence

Questionable Audio

none

Questionable Photos

none

Questionable Video

none

Personal Experiences

On occasion there were very heavy feelings and feelings of being watched, but they did not last very long. Overall, the evening was very quiet with very little activity at all.