The Ridges, formerly called the Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, Ohio from 1874 until 1993. During its operation, the hospital provided services to a variety of patients including Civil War veterans, children, and violent criminals suffering from various mental disabilities. The Ridges has over 1,900 patients buried in the Asylum’s three cemeteries and is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in Ohio. | 311 photography
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