Cortland County Poor Farm Explained

Cortland County Poor Farm
Nearest City:Cortland, New York
Coordinates:42.6267°N -76.1372°W
Built:1820
Architect:Multiple
Added:October 29, 1982
Refnum:82001115

Cortland County Poor Farm, also known as County Farm, is a historic poor farm complex located at Cortland in Cortland County, New York. The complex consists of 13 well preserved vernacular buildings, a concrete block piggery, and several frame outbuildings sheathed in clapboard or board and batten siding. The county purchased the original farm in 1836.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Cortland County Poor Farm. September 1982. 2009-11-10 . Lucy A. Breyer . New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying 21 photos.