Logansport State Hospital celebrates 135^th anniversary

Logansport State Hospital celebrated its 135^th anniversary on July 27, 2023, marking the contributions the facility has made in the local community and the
impact of the more than 400 employees in improving the lives and well-being of Hoosiers with serious mental illness.

The anniversary was marked with a ceremonial opening of a new Memory Walk, and comments from FSSA Secretary Daniel Rusyniak, M.D. and Logansport Mayor Chris Martin. The Memory Walk was moved from an unused location on the hospital campus to a more prominent place, to better show- case the engraved bricks of dedicated former employees and volunteers.

The hospital opened on July 1, 1888, receiving 309 patients, with Dr. Joseph G. Rogers serving as the first superintendent. It was later renamed Logansport State Hospital in 1927. Today, Logansport State Hospital, the largest hospital of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital Network with 192 beds, provides outstanding care for individuals with serious mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system.

“Logansport State Hospital has been a proud community member, employer and innovative mental health provider for 135 years and it’s an honor help celebrate this milestone with our outstanding team,” said Bethany Schoenradt, superintendent of Logansport State Hospital. The hospital was also named the Member of the Month by the Logansport and Cass County Chamber of Commerce. Tours of the hospital’s Longcliff Museum were also given as part of the day’s events.