THE COUNTY HOME
aka- THE POOR HOUSE
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HISTORY When
Perry County was formed in 1820, from Cumberland County, the county home
became the property of Perry County, with the agreement that residents, residing
therein, belonging to Cumberland County, would remain there for several
years.
The site was originally purchased from Adam Bernheisel, of Tyrone Township, in
April, 1810. The brick dwelling house, built by Adam Bernheisel, became
the residence of the steward. In 1839, the almshouse (including the
records) were destroyed by fire. Samuel Shuman was contracted to build the new
building. This building was replaced in 1871 by the present
one.
The present 4-story County Home contains about 70 rooms. It is located on
the road connecting Loysville with Landisburg. The grounds also contain a
farm, which produces much of the food eaten by those housed here. Inmates
who are in good health and not elderly, share in many of the duties around the
farm and home.
1887 REGISTER | 1888
REGISTER | 1889 REGISTER
| 1890 REGISTER
| 1893 REGISTER |
1895 REGISTER | 1896
REGISTER
STEWARDS
1840-43: Daniel Minich
1844-50: Benjamin Rice
1851: H. Kleckner
1852-54: Benjamin Balthauser
1855-57: Jacob Balthauser
1858-59: Samuel P. Campbell
1860-62: Thomas W. Morrow
1863-66: John Hopple
1867-69: Jeremiah Minich
1870-74: Joseph S. Bistline
1875-76: Isaac B. Trostle
1876-79: Henry P. Lightner
1879-82: T. P. Orner
1882-90: P. G. Kell
1890-1911: John R. Boden
1911-12: Irwin I. Rice
1912-14: William J. Rice
1914- Robert J. Eaton
INMATES
Listing of Inmates extracted from census
schedules:
1850
Residents
1860
Residents
1870
Residents
1880
Residents
1900
Residents
The book, History of Perry County, Pennsylvania;
H. H. Hain; Harrisburg, PA; 1922, was used to obtain the information in the
above written sections: Description & Stewards.
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