Waverly Hills Sanatorium
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Louisville · Kentucky · Prisons & hospitals
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Former tuberculosis hospital; check seasonal tours and the operator's entry directions.
Historical background
The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is a former sanatorium located in the Waverly Hills neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. In the early 1900s, Jefferson County was ravaged by an outbreak of tuberculosis – known as the "White Plague" – which prompted the construction of a new hospital. The sanatorium opened in 1910 as a two-story facility able to accommodate between 40 and 50 tuberculosis patients. As the number of tuberculosis patients increased, a larger five-story facility was constructed and opened in 1926. The hospital closed in 1961, due to the success of antibiotic drug streptomycin in lowering the needs for such a facility.
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The story behind the stop
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Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.
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