Brown County Poor Farm
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| Brown County Poor Farm | |
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| Opened | 1896 |
| Closed | 1963 |
| Current Status | Preserved |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Location | Nashville, IN |
| Architecture Style | Queen Anne |
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History
The Brown County Poor Farm was constructed in 1896 as a single building for the people of Nashville, Indiana and Brown County. The county home remained in use until 1963. The building is now used by the Brown County Schools Administrative Offices.[1]
Images of Brown County Poor Farm
Main Image Gallery: Brown County Poor Farm
References
- Jump up ↑ 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.
