Difference between revisions of "Clay County Poor Farm"
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The first poor farm, located two and a half miles northwest of Bowling Green, was purchased from a Mr. Blunk, at the March term of the Commissioners' Court, 1856, for $2,100.25. The present poor farm, lying two miles southwest of Bowling Green, was purchased from James and Smith Campbell, in January, 1875, for $7,900. The contract for the present buildings was let to Slocum & Co., in December, 1875, for $10,857.96. These buildings were completed and occupied the following year. | The first poor farm, located two and a half miles northwest of Bowling Green, was purchased from a Mr. Blunk, at the March term of the Commissioners' Court, 1856, for $2,100.25. The present poor farm, lying two miles southwest of Bowling Green, was purchased from James and Smith Campbell, in January, 1875, for $7,900. The contract for the present buildings was let to Slocum & Co., in December, 1875, for $10,857.96. These buildings were completed and occupied the following year. | ||
| + | The current building was constructed in 1911. It served as a county home until 1975. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 05:35, 15 November 2015
| Clay County Poor Farm | |
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| Established | 1856 |
| Construction Began | 1875 |
| Opened | 1876/1911 |
| Closed | 1975 |
| Current Status | Preserved |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Location | Bowling Green, IN |
| Architecture Style | Beaux Arts |
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History
The first poor farm, located two and a half miles northwest of Bowling Green, was purchased from a Mr. Blunk, at the March term of the Commissioners' Court, 1856, for $2,100.25. The present poor farm, lying two miles southwest of Bowling Green, was purchased from James and Smith Campbell, in January, 1875, for $7,900. The contract for the present buildings was let to Slocum & Co., in December, 1875, for $10,857.96. These buildings were completed and occupied the following year. The current building was constructed in 1911. It served as a county home until 1975.
The property is currently privately owned and used as a auction house & flea market, renamed the Poor Farm Markets.[1]
