Haunted History of The Blackburn Inn Formerly the Western State Lunatic Asylum

Nestled in the heart of Staunton, Virginia, the Blackburn Inn holds a rich and eerie past. Once a lunatic asylum, later a prison, and now a stunning boutique hotel, its walls have witnessed over 200 years of history—both beautiful and tragic. From its Jeffersonian architecture to the chilling legacy of Dr. DeJarnette’s eugenics program, this place is no ordinary inn.