Investigation Date

December 6, 2008

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.

Notes

Investigation was conducted by five APRA members, one APRA investigator-in-training, and four members from the Arkansas Ghost Catchers. Nyberg was almost unbearably cold on this investigation.

Evidence

Data:
Digital Pictures taken - total number unknown




Evidence:
Questionable Audio

		It sounds to us like a church harmonium. This music was not heard at the time of the recording. There was no music playing on the grounds this evening.
		This is the same music as above run through some filters. Do you hear voices singing?

Questionable Photos

none

Questionable Video

none

Personal Experiences

None reported.