Exploring one of the Largest Abandoned Asylums in America - Found Morgue and Operating Rooms!

Harry's sponsored a portion of this video.

In this episode we're exploring a massive abandoned mental asylum in Georgia. The facility first opened its doors in 1842, and peaked in size in the 1960s with over 200 buildings housing almost 12,000 patients. Today however, nearly all the buildings are shuttered and abandoned, and only a couple hundred patients remain.

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0:00 Intro
1:06 Harry's Sponsor
2:15 Exploration

[UnitSeen]

Been watching you guys from nearly the start and you're the only ones I watch on the regular and sub to. No yelling, no dumb bro antics, no ignorant babble and no disrespect.

[MarkBrown-ufct]

The Central State Hospital Campus (originally known as the Georgia State Lunatic, Idiot, and Epileptic Asylum) was so big, it had it's own zip code. I installed network and other IT equipment in the main bldg in the '70's. Very surreal place. Thanks boys for bringing back some memories....

[kathrynduncan]

I have a relative who spent most most of her adult life in this asylum, and is buried in an unmarked grave on the campus. She suffered from "dementia praecox, " or what we would know as schizophrenia. I was able to request medical records from the hospital, and after spending 30+ years institutionalized, the only record they had of her was a medium sized index card. They said that would have served as her intake forms. There was a very brief description, stating she was agitated and "threatened to burn." It makes me sad to think about her life there, especially knowing that if she lived in modern times, she could have easily lived a normal life with medications and therapies. There is unfortunately no way to find out where exactly she is buried, but I hope it would have made her happy that she is remembered many years later and that I tried to find out as much about her as I could.

[Wipsplash]

Crazy how such expensive, massive and impressive buildings are built only to become abandoned.

[DrAlex-lykz]

One thing I've noticed time and again on this channel is how these old hospitals, power plants, and other utilitarian buildings were all constructed with quality and aethestics in mind. The attention to detail - moulding, paneling, even the font on the autoclaves - is beautiful. I wish we would do the same today.

[knurlgnar]

I love how you include the parts where you talk about things like TB in a serious manner that you clearly aren't very familiar with and then look up information to learn about it. Most people would cut that out so they didn't look stupid, but it makes the videos so 'real' and is what makes The Proper People the premier urbex YouTube channel. After all there's nothing stupid about taking interest in something and learning about it.

[MissKittysWildWestAdventurers]

The reason for the chest X-rays is when confined to close quarters as in mental institutions and prisons, inmates are tested for TB. If the test results come back questionable (due to previous treatment, false positives, or true positives), patients are sent for chest X-rays to rule out an active case. Always enjoy your channel guys, especially when you visit hospitals and jails.

[sabrinal.]

Ga Native here: Growing up, Parents would tell their kids “if you bad, I’m sending you to central state!” Lots of locals who witnessed the mistreatment of patients still live in Milledgeville and are open to share their stories. I think it’s important to raise awareness of the horrors here out of respect for the patients who passed away🙏🏼

[RJ-luci]

I admire how you guys always keep it”real” with no silly spooky crap or fake “fluff”……………………….the best content of it’s kind on youtube!

[blackdream]

this channel is million times better than netflix and cable combined ! brilliant work guys !!! i thank you for all the hard work !!!!

[fionabrennan]

It’s nice to see the building not littered with graffiti. I appreciate how respectful you guys are walking around, and your explanations.

[bmkbbk]

One thing I will always love about your videos is just the various songs and ambient tracks you guys use. they usually fit super well. it adds a lot to some of these beautiful shots you take. you guys have been doing it great years, keep it up!

[NvrLseHope]

i would love to explore abandoned areas and buildings but i use a wheelchair so that’s not really an option for me. these videos give me the opportunity to explore and i really appreciate that!

[mckenziejeanne]

Man I’ve missed these kinda videos! As a former psych major who had to take a psych history class….this is a dark yet interesting time in history. It shows how medicine and psychology has evolved and will continue to. Thank you for giving actual information and not just lots of jumpscares and screaming like so many Urbex YTers do.

[SJN]

The curtain flapping in the wind at 14.14 and the sound of the wind really added to the atmosphere of this amazing building. Really love your work The Proper People 👍🏻😊

[AT-kijz]

I've had a lot of friends who have partied in here over the years... really glad you captured while it's still around

[elizaowlvisadams]

I cannot believe y'all got in! I've always wanted to explore it ever since I found out I had a great great aunt that was a patient there. She died there in the 50s. This video is amazing. Thank you for sharing

[MrPNutt]

I have worked in this area before and always wanted to tour the inside of the facility. Thank you both for satisfying my curiosity, it’s actually just as incredible as I was expecting! Great explore as usual guys, stay safe!

[justme]

Back in the 70s I worked for Pet dairy as a delivery man. I delivered to this hospital three times a week. It was by far my most intimidating customer.

[SquishyRogue]

I absolutely love that you looked up information about TB while exploring so you, and therefore all the viewers, have accurate information! Fun fact - the TB vaccine is generally given in high school here in the UK and for a week people walk around trying to punch other people's arms to "pop the blister" - I got away with that though as I was given my TB vaccine as a baby due to my father having had it actively while my mother was pregnant. I was very smug that week!