This Abandoned Texas Hospital Was Recently Named the Most Haunted Place on Earth

If you’re in the mood to see a ghost, visiting one of the most haunted places in Texas is a surefire way to do just that. The abandoned Yorktown Memorial Hospital was actually named the most haunted place on Earth by The Sun, a UK-based publisher. Complete with long, narrow corridors, sickly green walls, and nearly 2,000 deaths under its belt, this hospital is a hub for paranormal activity. It’s open for public tours and overnight investigations, that is, if you’re brave enough to visit. To learn more about this haunted Texas hospital, step inside this creepy place with me.

About 80 miles southeast of San Antonio, Yorktown's population barely exceeds a couple of thousand. There's a good reason people stay far, far away from this town: It's home to the most haunted place on Earth. Yorktown Memorial Hospital was built in 1951 and run by the Felician Sisters of the Roman Catholic Church. It operated as a hospital until 1986, after which point it became a drug rehabilitation center. The facility was decommissioned entirely in 1992, and it's been left to decay ever since.

As seen on the Travel Channel's "Ghost Adventures," the hospital offers both daytime tours and overnight investigations to the public. If you're brave enough to see what lurks inside, that is. Every inch of the hospital, from the overgrown landscaping to the eerie chapel, is brimming with spookiness. Perhaps a pair of ghostly hands will play a few chords on the grand piano.

Little has been removed from the building. It's as if everyone just up and left. You'll see fully decorated patient rooms with the actual beds they slept in, squeaky old rocking chairs, and many more spine-tingling sights. For example, the kitchen walls are painted a sickly green, which certainly isn't doing it any favors. In fact, it makes the vibe so much creepier.

Nearly 2,000 people died at Yorktown Memorial Hospital, and it seems as though their spirits still linger within the walls. Visitors have reported everything from disembodied voices to the sound of wheelchairs creaking down the long and narrow corridors.

Yorktown Memorial Hospital is located at 728 W Main St, Yorktown, TX 78164. Call (210) 802-9187 with any questions and/or to set up a tour. The building is not open to the public and can only be accessed by members of S.P.I.R.I.T. (Scientific Paranormal Investigative Research Institute of Texas). A daily membership fee will be added to any tour bookings. You can visit the Yorktown Memorial Hospital's website for more details and tour options, including a 1.5-hour daytime tour, a private overnight investigation for up to 10 people, and a private daytime video and photography shoot. You can also view the Yorktown Memorial Hospital Facebook page for more information.

If you prefer to glimpse inside the creepy Yorktown haunted hospital from the comfort of your home? Watch this very dramatic YouTube video by ChellVin TV, which includes a walk-through of this haunted place.

Have you ever dared to step foot inside Yorktown Memorial Hospital? If so, do you agree that it's the most haunted place in Texas? If you know of another spooky, haunted destination in the Lone Star State, please share all you can about the location through our nomination page.

Also, don't forget to check out our previous article for more places in Texas where you're likely to spot a ghost. Or for some extra adventure, here are some of the best ghost tours in Texas that we recommend. If you're feeling inspired to create your own ghostly adventures, plan a trip using Only In Your State’s itinerary planner.