History of Rock County Poor Farm shared during Passport Series

The Rock County Poor Farm began operating in 1894, and served as a place for those struggling to make ends meet to have food and lodging in exchange for labor.

News 3 September 2026

History of Rock County Poor Farm shared during Passport Series

An audience gathered at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne to learn about the history of Rock County’s Poor Farm on Aug. 24, as a part of the Rock County Historical Society’s America 250 Passport Series.