Crawford County Poor Farm

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Crawford County Poor Farm
Opened 1888
Closed 1946
Current Status Preserved
Building Style Single Building
Location English, IN
Architecture Style Bungalow



History

The original Crawford County Poor Farm was constructed in 1888. The property contained a wash house, a "midwest three-portal barn", a grain silo, a garage, and a small brick outbuilding. The home also had a cemetery about one third of a mile southeast of the home. [1] The county home moved from its original location in 1888, and is now a private residence.

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References

  1. 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.