Politics & Government
Fact or Fiction? A Bit of Troy Township History
Take a walk down memory lane in the Communicator—a newsletter for Troy Township residents.
Today's little-known local fact falls under the category, "You can't even make this stuff up."
Troy Township once was home of the Will County Poor Farm.
No joke.
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A report in the Troy Township Communicator—a newsletter for Troy Township Residents—offers a brief glimpse at the township's history.
According to the report, the Will County Poor Farm opened its doors in the winter of 1850 and once was the home of more than 300 men who served in various wars, including the Civil War. Eventually, the home served indigent men, women and children, according to the report.
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If you'd like to know more about the Will County Poor Farm's history and the cemetery on the farm, contact Gina Wysocki (815) 926-2466.
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