Lincoln Developmental Center

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The Lincoln Developmental Center was an institution for developmentally challenged children in Lincoln, Illinois. It was founded in 1877 as the Illinois Asylum for Feeble-Minded Children, became the Lincoln State School in 1954, and adopted its final name in 1975. It was closed in 2002 by Gov. George Ryan after reports of abuse, neglect and preventable deaths.[1][2]

According to historian David Bakke, "conditions at the Lincoln State School were horrible; overcrowded and understaffed. It was a community unto itself. The deaths of residents were not investigated, and their bodies were buried on the grounds".[3]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ http://www.lincolncourier.com/news/20160818/historical-society-looks-back-at-lincoln-state-school-with-collection-of-ldc-artifacts
  2. ^ Behind Closed Doors: Lincoln, 10 years after LDC closure
  3. ^ Old Lincoln state mental facility still causes grief
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