Topeka State Hospital

The Topeka State Hospital, a publicly funded institution for the care and treatment of the mentally ill in Topeka, Kansas, was in operation from 1872 to 1997. The patient case files from 1872 until the 1960s were filmed and given to KSHS. The originals were destroyed.

Only familial relations of deceased patients and living former patients can request information from the file. Under KSA 65-5603, only genealogical information on deceased patients--NOT THE DIAGNOSIS--may be given out. Forms are available from reference, and requests are subject to reference fees.

Request for Information Form

The online database for searching the Topeka State Hospital Cemetery can be accessed here.