Homes for the Poor and Orphaned Children:
In Buchanan County there were several homes for the poor. The table below gives some of the places where they lived.
| Name of Facility | Aid to: | Location |
|
State Lunatic Asylum No 2 |
Housed the insane. |
Located a short distance beyond the eastern limits of |
|
The County Farm |
Housed paupers. |
Located northeast of the city, about two miles from corporate limits. |
|
The City Hospital |
Housed charity patients. |
Located on the high bluffs, on West Robidoux street. |
|
St Mary's Ophan Asylum |
Orphaned boys. |
Located northwest of the city. |
|
Memorial Home |
Housed female paupers willing to work. |
Antoine & Levee |
|
Home for Little Wanderers |
Housed children from 2-9 yrs old. |
Located at 28th & Colhoun Streets |
|
The Home for Ex-Slaves |
Housed dependent ex-slaves. |
Located at 17th & Highland |
If you know of any others, please e-mail Sharlene Miller.