About this property
Almshouse Farm at Machipongo, now known as the Barrier Islands Center, is a historic almshouse for Northampton County residents. Residents, also known as "inmates", included those sent for unpaid debts but also included homeless people, the mentally ill, orphans and those with diseases like tuberculosis and smallpox. "Inmates" were generally directed by the court to live at the almshouse. The Almshouse Farm served as the site for the Northampton County poorhouse for almost 150 years, from 1804 until 1952. African-Americans were housed in a separate building on the property located at Machipongo, Northampton County, Virginia.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02000317. It was listed on March 31, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Almshouse Farm at Machipongo (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Almshouse Farm at Machipongo (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Almshouse Farm at Machipongo (Additional Documentation)?
Almshouse Farm at Machipongo (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Almshouse Farm at Machipongo (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Almshouse Farm at Machipongo (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Almshouse Farm at Machipongo (Additional Documentation)?
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