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County flags Poor Farm Cemetery disrepair; budget and grant options to be explored
Summary
Officials reported the Poor Farm Cemetery has missing and broken headstones dating to the 19th century and asked staff to explore rehabilitation options, possible grants and a 2027 budget request for restoration and maintenance.
A committee member reported that the Poor Farm Cemetery near Menard’s is in poor condition with missing and broken headstones, some leaning or displaced, and some legible markers worn smooth; the last known burial in the transcript’s account was recorded in the 1950s and the site goes back to the late 1800s.
Facilities staff said permits and Department of Natural Resources requirements may apply for work and that some restoration tasks (straightening headstones) might be achievable without full replacement. Committee members discussed seeking grant funding or requesting money in the 2027 budget to repair and restore headstones and to ensure ongoing maintenance. No specific appropriation was approved at the meeting; staff were assigned to look into permit requirements and potential funding sources.
