Jefferson County Poor Farm, Circa 1915
| Description: |
Elevated view of the buildings and grounds of the Jefferson County Poor Farm, near Madison, Indiana. The Ohio River can be seen in the distance and an automobile drives along a ridge known as Devils Backbone. This asylum for the poor inspired Will Carletons poem Over the Hill to the Poorhouse. |
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| Origin: | Circa 1915 |
| Publisher: |
Digital image 2015 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc013/id/1018 |
| Collection: |
Panoramic Photograph Images |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
| Geography: |
Indiana--Jefferson County |
| Subjects: |
Scenic landscapes Riparian areas Rivers Almshouses Farmhouses Farms Photography, Panoramic |
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