Washington County (N.Y.). Poorhouse.

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The Washington County Poorhouse was built in 1827 in Argyle, N.Y., on the present site of the Pleasant Valley Infirmary. It was also known, in later years, by various other names such as the Almshouse, the County Farm, the Washington County Home, and the Pleasant Valley Infirmary.

From the description of Washington County Poorhouse records, 1883-1964. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155434867

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creatorOf Washington County (N.Y.). Poorhouse. Washington County Poorhouse records, 1883-1964. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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associatedWith Albany Orphan Asylum. corporateBody
associatedWith New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum. corporateBody
associatedWith Pleasant Valley Infirmary. corporateBody
associatedWith Washington County (N.Y.). Superintendent of the Poor. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--Washington County
Subject
Alms houses
Children
Farm management
Hospitals
Medical care
Orphans
People with mental disabilities
Poor
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Activity

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Active 1883

Active 1964

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