Clay County Poor Farm
From Asylum Projects
| Clay County Poor Farm | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1856 |
| Construction Began | 1875 |
| Opened | 1876 |
| Closed | 1999 |
| Current Status | Preserved |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Location | Bowling Green, IN |
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.
