April 27, 2013
Destination- Harrisburg IL
Miles Traveled Roundtrip: 83.4
Address: 1600 Feazel Street
Harrisburg , Illinois 62946
I decided to take Jonathon to visit the The Poor House also known as The Pauper Farm. This house was built in 1877. The purpose of this was to take care of the poor people during this era. While taking a tour of the museum Jonathon and I learned that in 1819 the Illinois General Assembly brought forth the Pauper Bill which required the County Commissioners to put other people in charge over the poor people of the town. Most of the Pauper families received aid for their car. As you take a tour though this house you can see and feel the history of what the people from this era lived like.
Next to The Poor House is the Saline Creek Pioneer Village. The village represents pioneer living during this era. This pioneer village contains a cabin, Blockhouse and a threashing floor which is one of the very last few in the United States.
I had so much fun taking Jonathon on tour of historical places so I also decided to stop by a neat looking Army tank that wasn’t far from my house. I hope you enjoy our pictures and please go visit The Poor House in Saline County and learn more about local history. We had a blast!
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