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About Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is a National Historic Landmark in Weston, West Virginia. This 160-year-old asylum served as a sanctuary for the mentally ill in the mid-1800s. Visitors can tour the massive building to learn about its history, which includes Civil War raids, a gold robbery, and the "curative" effects of architecture. The asylum offers historic and paranormal tours, and ghost hunts are available.