Woodford County Poor Farm
From Asylum Projects
| Woodford County Poor Farm | |
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| Opened | 1868 |
| Closed | 1979 |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Location | Metamora, IL |
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History
The Woodford County Home was established in 1867 and decommissioned in 1979. The 240-acre farm was a place for indigents to live and work. The male residents took care of the farm chores; the female residents took care of all the household chores, including making all the clothing and bedding. The home was a 24-room house with four stories.
