Lovering Colony State Hospital Explained

William C. Lovering Colony State Hospital
Org/Group:Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Location:45 Davis St, Tauton
State:Massachusetts
Country:United States
Coordinates:41.9045°N -71.1269°W
Funding:Public
Type:Specialist
Speciality:Female Psychiatric hospital
Former-Names:William Croade Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital, Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital, William C Lovering Colony for Women
Beds:100
Founded:1914
Constructed:1912
Closed:1974

William C. Lovering Colony State Hospital was a state mental hospital located in Taunton, Massachusetts. It acted as a female sub-hospital of Taunton State Hospital. It is named after former United States Congressman William C. Lovering.[1] [2] [3]

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  1. Web site: Lovering Colony State Hospital. Asylum Projects. October 28, 2020.
  2. Book: Public Document No. 22", SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT, TAUNTON STATE HOSPITAL, YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 1914. 1914.
  3. Web site: Tauton State Hospital. 1886.