Central State Hospital Farm Colony
| Central Indiana State Hospital Farm Colony | |
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| Opened | 1938 (State Operated) |
| Closed | 1968 |
| Current Status | Demolished |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
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History[edit]
In the early 1930’s efforts were made to transfer the Marion County poor farm to the state as part of a deal which involved the Julietta County Insane Hospital. The legislation to make this plan a reality was initially proposed in 1931, although political maneuvering and other delays prevented the transfer until a law was finally passed in 1937, and the 21st and Tibbs Marion County Poor Farm was transferred to the state in 1938. The now former Marion County Poor Farm location continued to be operated by Central State under the designation of the Central State Farm Colony.
An investigation by the Indianapolis News revealed the terrible conditions at the farm colony, in addition to the main Central State campus in early 1968. Reporter Skip Hess visited both locations and reported that rats and cockroaches were infesting both Central State locations, with these creatures roaming the kitchen and wards, both during the day and night. 1968 proved to be a significant year for the former poor farm, now farm colony, as the state moved to close the facility, and deeded the land back to Marion County on October 7, 1968.
