Franklin County Poor Asylum
From Asylum Projects
| Franklin County Poor Asylum | |
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| Established | 1857 |
| Opened | 1883(Second Facility) |
| 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.
