Fountain County Farm
From Asylum Projects
| Fountain County Farm | |
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| Construction Began | 1904 |
| Opened | 1905 |
| Closed | 1982 |
| Current Status | Preserved |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Location | Covington, IN |
| Architecture Style | Late Victorian |
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History[edit]
Fountain County Farm was constructed between 1904 and 1905 and served as a county home until 1982. The property contained the main farmhouse building, a chicken coop, workshop, two corn cribs, a shed, and a garage. The asylum building has been converted into a private residence.[1]
Images of Fountain County Farm[edit]
Main Image Gallery: Fountain County Farm
References[edit]
- ↑ Hassett, Kayla. "The County Home in Indiana : A Forgotten Response to Poverty and Disability." Diss. Ed. Vera A. Adams. Ball State U, 2013. Cardinal Scholar, 05 Apr. 2013. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
