Knox County Asylum
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| Knox County Asylum | |
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| Opened | 1881/1935 |
| Closed | 1975 |
| Current Status | Closed |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Architect(s) | Joseph K. Frick |
| Location | Vincennes, IN |
| Architecture Style | Italianate |
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History
The Knox County home opened in 1881 to served the people of Vincennes and Knox County Indiana. It closed in 1924, but was reopened in 1935 and remained a county home until 1975. The property is currently unused.[1]
Images of Knox County Asylum
Main Image Gallery: Knox County Asylum
References
- ↑ 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.
