Chaffee County Poor Farm
Also known as Poor Farm Country Inn
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Chaffee County Poor Farm
Chaffee County Poor Farm, at 8495 County Rd. 160, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1985. It was among the first 6 of Salida’s 16 listings. The Register lists it for its social history, at the local level. The listing covers 4 acres.
What it isHistoric building near Salida, Colorado, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 22 MB · National Archives↗Finding Chaffee County Poor Farm
8495 County Rd. 160, Salida
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Chaffee County Poor Farm
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Chaffee County Poor Farm
Is Chaffee County Poor Farm on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 16, 1985 (Register number 85001062).
Is Chaffee County Poor Farm a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Chaffee County Poor Farm?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Chaffee County Poor Farm?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 22 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84128567 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.