Hi, would any one know where I could get some information about the Pike County Poor farm?
My parents met there. Mother worked as assitant matron, and Daddy was frinds with the
Overseer of the home, and Daddy plowed the garden spot so they could grow some food. The
overseer told Mother to invite Daddy in for the noon meal, and the rest is history, me 63
yrs later.
Rita Broeker
Missouri
If you are interested in information about the Poor Farms of Pike County
Indiana--you should get a copy of this past week's history page from the
newspaper. Sandy McBeth with the Historical Society has written an
excellent article about the Poor Farm. If you are not receiving the
newspaper YOU SHOULD! For just alittle bit of $$ (20.00) for a year you
can receive the weekly paper. There is a history page in every week. With
wonderful information! The Press Dispatch, Hope this helps. Sally