Demystifying the Livingston County Poorhouse

Demystifying the Livingston County Poorhouse  By Holly Watson Livingston County Historian   February 20, 2025   7PM Lima Town Hall 2nd Floor (Accessible via elevator at west side door)   Co-Sponsored by Lima Historical Society And the Lima Public Library   On Thursday, February 20th at 7 pm, Holly Watson, the Livingston County Historian, will present a compelling talk on the county poorhouse that existed in Geneseo during the early 19th and 20th centuries. Many of you may be familiar with the old building.  As Holly will explain, poorhouses often have a complex history, but historical records can help us understand…

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