Louisiana Poorhouse
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POORHOUSE HISTORY by state
NOTE: Louisiana is now one of only a couple of states for which we have NO poorhouse history -- as yet!   Anybody out there know of any Louisiana poorhouse history?  If so, we would really like to hear from you.                                  PHL  phlady@austin.rr.com 
HISTORY:

The following is an excerpt from a U.S. Government REPORT 
summarizing various state poor laws in 1904. .
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LOCAL NOTES:
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RECORDS:
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CEMETERIES:
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We are hoping to build this base of information about poorhouses in LOUISANA through the helpful participation of  readers. All are requested to submit items of interest by sending e-mail to The Poorhouse Lady.

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