Blue Earth County Poor Farm
From Asylum Projects
| Blue Earth County Poor Farm | |
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| Established | 1868 |
| Opened | 1877 |
| Closed | 1987 |
| Current Status | Preserved |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Location | Mankato, MN |
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History[edit]
The county of Blue Earth built the poor farm in 1877. An addition was built in 1911 bringing its resident population up to forty-four individuals. In 1955 the Blue Earth County sold the poor farm and it became the Oak Grove Retirement home. In 1987 it became a private residence.
