Ray County Poor Farm
Also known as Ray County Historical Society and Museum
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Ray County Poor Farm
Ray County Poor Farm, at W. Royale St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 10, 1979: the first place in Richmond to be listed. Only 281 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level.
What it isBuilding in Missouri, 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 · 25 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ray County Poor Farm
W. Royale St., Richmond
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 Ray County Poor Farm
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ray County Poor Farm
Is Ray County Poor Farm on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 10, 1979 (Register number 79001394).
Is Ray County Poor Farm a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Osage, 12.4 miles away.
Can you visit Ray 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 Ray County Poor Farm?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 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 63820064 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.