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General Information
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Cemetery name: Poor Farm Cemetery, Freeport, Illinois
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GPS Coordinates: 42.25895, -89.63112
History
This cemetery known as "Potter's Field" was the final resting place for the residents of the Poor Farm. The last burial was in 1959. There are many headstones which are small and do not have a name on them. Most of the rest of the headstones just have a name with first initial and last name. Less than a handful have actual dates inscribed on the headstone.
The Stephenson County Poor Farm was established in 1853 to house and provide work for the indigent.
Notable Monuments
This section is optional. Are there any notable monuments located at the cemetery?
Notable Interments
This section is optional. Are there any notable interments located at the cemetery? War heroes? Political figures? Even local historical figures count in this area (location namesakes, etc.). This section should contain no more than 5-6 profile links. If you need more room, why not start a new Free-space page for the notable interments and just provide a general description of the types of notables one may find buried here?
More Information
- Find A Grave: Memorial #2357617
