301 Troy Drive
The first mental hospital in Wisconsin. The name has changed over the years to reflect it’s
changing role and the perception on mental illness. It started out as an "Asylum", became
Mendota State Hospital in 1935, before it’s current name of Mendota Mental Health Institute in 1974.
Portions of the facility are included in the Wisconsin Memorial Hospital Historic District.
The notorious Ed Gein was housed here until his death in 1984.
Old Building “Insane Hospital” 816 Troy Dr. Opened July 14, 1860 Architect Stephen Shipman
Other Buildings
Memorial Walkway
American Indian burial mounds