Boone County Infirmary (Ky.)
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Title
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Boone County Infirmary (Ky.)
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Alternate name
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Boone County Poor House (Ky.)
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Description
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For nearly 100 years, the Boone County Poor House, which later became the Infirmary, operated in Burlington. Those who fell on hard times and were unable to support themselves came to live in this institution, either on a temporary or permanent basis. In its earliest days, the infirmary was referred to as the county "Poor House".
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The facility for the poor was established sometime before 1860 and operated as such until 1969. The running of the tax-supported Infirmary was assigned to an appointed official, who was entrusted with the care of the inmates and facilities. Residents who were able would help with the day-to-day chores.
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In 1970, the building took on the role of children's home, and was named “Maplewood” for the trees on the property. Though the original building is long gone, the site still houses a facility operated by the Children's Home of Northern Kentucky.
Boone County Infirmary Building (Burlington, Ky.)
Burlington Precinct (Boone County, Ky.)
