Craig County Poor Farm

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 farm, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Greek Revival (architecture), historic district
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Historic former poor farm complex listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as a historic district.

- Built: c. 1892
- Architectural style: Vernacular Greek Revival (superintendent's house)
- Areas of significance: Social History
- Area: 145 acres
- Also known as: Craig County Almshouse
- Date added to NRHP: 12/7/2020

"The former Craig County Poor Farm is important for its role in promoting the welfare of the county’s poor and needy residents during its years of operation between 1892 and 1921, and is among the rare surviving examples of poor farms or poorhouses in Virginia."

-- Virginia Department of Historic Resources

NRHP #100005895
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Coordinates:   37°25'30"N   80°16'58"W
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