Texas’s Most Haunted Hospital Falls Silent After Decades of Fear

September 14, 2025 — The notorious Yorktown Memorial Hospital, long branded as one of Texas’s most haunted landmarks, has been officially closed to the public, ending years of late-night ghost hunts, paranormal tours, and whispered encounters.

A Hospital with a Dark Past

Built in the 1950s by the Felician Sisters, Yorktown Memorial originally served as a Catholic hospital. Over the decades, countless patients passed through its halls — and many never left. When the facility closed in the 1980s, rumors of spirits quickly took root, with stories of shadow figures, phantom nurses, and cries echoing through the abandoned wards.

Paranormal Hotspot

For years, the hospital operated as a paranormal attraction. Groups from across the country flocked to Yorktown to experience unexplained footsteps, flickering lights, and whispered voices. It was frequently labeled “the most haunted building in Texas,” drawing the attention of both amateur ghost hunters and television crews.

Safety Concerns Force Closure

City officials announced the shutdown citing safety hazards: crumbling walls, unstable flooring, and increasing liability concerns. Though the closure is grounded in practical reasons, it has left paranormal enthusiasts disappointed, with many convinced that something more mysterious lies behind the decision.

An Unfinished Chapter

With access now restricted, Yorktown Memorial Hospital may fall into deeper silence. But for locals who still recall the unnerving experiences within its walls, the legend of the haunted hospital will not fade — it will simply linger, sealed inside the decaying structure that once drew so many seekers of the unknown.