Parsons State Hospital and Training Center: History, Controversy, and Legacy
Introduction In the heartland of Kansas, a sprawling campus stands as a silent testament to a complex and often troubling past. Parsons State Hospital and Training Center, formerly known as Parsons Insane Asylum, casts a long shadow over the town of Parsons, its very name evoking images of confinement, treatment, and, for some, profound injustice….
