Benton County Farm

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Benton County Farm
Established 1877
Opened 1879
Current Status Active
Building Style Single Building
Architect(s) Beardsley and Shapley
Location Oxford, IN
Architecture Style Late Victorian
Alternate Names
  • County Asylum
  • Benton County Retirement Village



History

Established in 1879 to serve as an assisted living environment for the elderly in the area, the Benton County Retirement Village offers residents a private room, three meals each day, fresh linens, weekly laundry and housekeeping services. In addition residents are encouraged to remain active through small chores, yard work and gardening. Church services and entertainment are provided weekly.