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The Franklin County Infirmary opened on November 1, 1883. The Infirmary was originally known as a poor house and housed residents who were unable to care for or support themselves. The Board of Charities and Corrections oversaw poor houses and poor farms in Indiana. | The Franklin County Infirmary opened on November 1, 1883. The Infirmary was originally known as a poor house and housed residents who were unable to care for or support themselves. The Board of Charities and Corrections oversaw poor houses and poor farms in Indiana. The county operated the facility until 1952, when it was rented out and later sold to private owners. | ||
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[[Category:Single Building Institutions]] | [[Category:Single Building Institutions]] | ||
[[Category:County Almshouse]] | [[Category:County Almshouse]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:01, 7 March 2026
| Franklin County Poor Asylum | |
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| Established | 1857 |
| Opened | 1883(Second Facility) |
| Closed | 1952 |
| Current Status | Demolished |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Architect(s) | Edwin May |
| Location | Brookville, IN |
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History
The Franklin County Infirmary opened on November 1, 1883. The Infirmary was originally known as a poor house and housed residents who were unable to care for or support themselves. The Board of Charities and Corrections oversaw poor houses and poor farms in Indiana. The county operated the facility until 1952, when it was rented out and later sold to private owners.
