Patton State Hospital

Patton State Hospital is a forensic psychiatric hospital located in Patton in San Bernardino County. Operated by the California Department of Mental health, Patton State Hospital is a forensic hospital with a licensed bed capacity of 1287 for individuals who have been committed by the judicial system for treatment. Currently the hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Corganizations (JCAHO)Established in 1890 and opened in 1893 as the Southern California State Asylum for the Insane and Inebriates, it was renamed Patton State Hospital after Harry Patton, a member of the first Board of Managers, in 1927. The hospital's original structure was built in accordance with the Kirkbride Plan.. The original buildings were demolished after they were badly damaged in the earthquake of 1923.Burials of deceased patientsFrom its opening until 1934, some 2,024 patients died and were buried on the hospital grounds. A memorial for them was erected and efforts are under way to identify the deceased patients.Notable patientsDavid AttiasEdward AllawayBettie Page