Following its operational period from 1855 to 1988, the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm remained under county ownership but lay vacant. In 2017, the Board of Supervisors adopted a 10-year Master Plan to revitalize the site while protecting its history. Today the site offers interpretive signage, local food production, trails, accessibility measures, native plantings, and event space rentals.
Johnson County Historic Poor Farm
Location
4811 Melrose Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52246
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Contact
Phone: 3196888012
jwatkins@johnsoncountyiowa.gov
Hours:
Self-guided tours and the Healing Trail walking path are available from sunrise to sunset. Access to buildings and guided tours are available by appointment.
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Handicap Accessible
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