Lincoln County Poor House Farm

The Lincoln County Poor House Farm is a historic poor farm in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1874 thanks to Judge Nelson Carter, and the first superintendent was Alexander P. Hayes.[2] The property includes several buildings, including the superintendent's residence, a dormitory for poor whites, a dormitory for poor blacks, and outbuildings.[2] The residents, who included "the poor, aged, mentally incompetent, orphans, and indigent," grew vegetables on the land for their own consumption.[2] The farm became a private residence in 1961.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 11, 1985.[1]

Lincoln County Poor House Farm
Nearest cityColdwater, Tennessee
Coordinates35°03′59″N 86°40′46″W
Area8 acres (3.2 ha)
Built1874 (1874)
NRHP reference No.85001511[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 11, 1985

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lincoln County Poor House Farm". National Park Service. Retrieved December 22, 2018. With accompanying pictures


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