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Preserving the past,
looking toward the future.
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Our Mission
The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm provides a public space for connecting to the land and local history through inclusive, community-led opportunities.





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Come Visit
Due to the current state of construction, there are limited opportunities for the public to visit the farm.
We anticipate that the farm will be available for public use in 2023.
In the meantime, you can schedule a tour of the farm’s historic buildings and surrounding areas with the Johnson County Historical Society. Please contact their Executive Director, Alexandra McKendree:
(319) 569-4502 or alexandra@johnsoncountyhistory.org

Get In Touch
For general information about the Historic Poor Farm, please contact Ilsa DeWald or Jason Grimm:
Ilsa DeWald
Johnson County
Local Food and Farm Manager
319.688.5840
idewald@johnsoncountyiowa.gov