Near Highland in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Patton State Hospital

DSH-Patton Museum

— April 17, 2015 —

Patton State Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 9, 2022

1. Patton State Hospital Marker

Inscription.
Established to honor those men and women who have lived, worked and received treatment at this institution; and to reflect on the significant role it has played in the advancement of psychiatric treatment in California.
Through this museum we endeavor to honor the past, live in the present and look to the future.

Erected 2015 by California Department of State Hospitals.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 34° 8.225′ N, 117° 13.167′ W. Marker is near Highland, California, in San Bernardino County. It can be reached from Highland Avenue 0.4 miles east of Victoria Avenue, on the left when traveling east. The museum is open by appointment only. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3102 E Highland Ave, Highland CA 92346, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historic Cannon (approx. 1.9 miles away); Israel "Doc" Beal (approx. 4 miles away); The Arrowhead Landmark (approx. 4 miles away); Point of Beginning (approx. 4 miles away); Trails Through Time (approx. 4.1 miles away); Plunge Creek Bridge (approx. 4.1 miles away); Aurantia Park (approx. 4.1 miles away); Site of the First McDonald's Restaurant 1948 (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highland.

Regarding Patton State Hospital. At its peak in the 1970s, the hospital had 5,600 patients in its care. Today, the number is close to 1,500, with 2,000 staff members. Patton is one of seven state hospitals that care for those suffering from a variety of mental disorders. Most have been sent there by the courts for a variety of offenses.

Also see . . . Patton Museum Tours.

Patton State Hospital Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 9, 2022

2. Patton State Hospital Museum

The marker is to the right of the door at far left. This 1920s cottage was originally employee housing.

(Submitted on May 12, 2022.)

Patton State Hospital Centennial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 9, 2022

3. Patton State Hospital Centennial

Celebrating one hundred years of care and treatment, 1890-1990.

Centennial Marker and Auditorium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 9, 2022

4. Centennial Marker and Auditorium

Historic Building - Old Union Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 9, 2022

5. Historic Building - Old Union Office

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,014 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 12, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.