National Register of Historic Places

Insane Asylum at the County Poor Farm

Andrew, Jackson County, Iowa
Listed
July 23, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92000918

About this property

The Insane Asylum at the County Poor Farm is a historic building located north of Andrew, Iowa, United States. It is one of over 217 limestone structures in Jackson County from the mid-19th century. Built in 1872, this 2½-story structure is composed of stone blocks that vary somewhat in shape and size, and they were laid in courses. Because of its late date compared with the other historic stone buildings in the county, it features segmental arches instead of lintels. By the time it was built limestone construction in the county had already reached its peak. Adam Strasser and Frank Schlecht were contractors from Bellevue, Iowa who were responsible for its construction, as was local stonemason John Weis. The other 19th-century buildings from the poor farm have been removed, and replaced by the county care facility across the highway. This building is now part of a demonstration farm. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

Andrew, Jackson County, Iowa
42.19899, -90.61010

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Slye, Thomas, House
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0.6 mi
DeFries House, Barn and Carpenter Shop
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1 mi
Butterworth, Nathaniel, House
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2.6 mi
Jackson County Jail
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3.2 mi
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
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5.2 mi

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When was Insane Asylum at the County Poor Farm listed on the National Register?

Insane Asylum at the County Poor Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Insane Asylum at the County Poor Farm?

Insane Asylum at the County Poor Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Insane Asylum at the County Poor Farm is recorded as the industrial era.

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