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| − | The Licking County Children’s Home, open for nearly 100 years, was a resource for many Licking County children who were homeless, impoverished, or of single or divorced parents. The original location was opened on December 21, 1880 on Eddy Street in Newark, Ohio and managed by Amelia Sutton.<ref>“History of the Licking County Children’s Home,” The Licking County Historical Society Quarterly, Winter 2014, 1-5. | + | [[File:Chidlrens_home.jpg|thumb|alt=A post card showing the Childrens Home|Post card image showing the Licking County Children's Home]]The Licking County Children’s Home, open for nearly 100 years, was a resource for many Licking County children who were homeless, impoverished, or of single or divorced parents. The original location was opened on December 21, 1880 on Eddy Street in Newark, Ohio and managed by Amelia Sutton.<ref>“History of the Licking County Children’s Home,” The Licking County Historical Society Quarterly, Winter 2014, 1-5.</ref> However, it moved to a new site in 1884 on 771 East Main Street in Newark. The new state-of-the-art facility that could house up to 125 children was designed by architect J.W. Yost, who also designed the former Licking County Jail.<ref>“History of the Licking County Children’s Home,” The Licking County Historical Society Quarterly, Winter 2014, 1-5.</ref> Children in the LCCH were called inmates; the lifestyles of the children varied based on matrons over the years.<ref>“History of the Licking County Children’s Home,” The Licking County Historical Society Quarterly, Winter 2014, 1-5.</ref> |
In 1972, criticism led to a report of the Children’s Home, which found that it was poorly managed. In 1975, thirty-one children came forward with abuse allegations, which led to a task force to evaluate the home again. Citing abuse and other issues, the Licking County Children’s Home was closed in August 1975.<ref>Emler, John, “Cover letter of the Licking County Bi-Centennial for the History of the Licking County Children’s Home, (unpublished manuscript in the Licking County Library local history vertical files, May 6, 2005).</ref> The former home was used as a site for other organizations over the years, but it was torn down in October 2013.<ref>Williams, Joe, “Demolition begins on former Children’s Home,” Newark Advocate, October 16, 2013.</ref> | In 1972, criticism led to a report of the Children’s Home, which found that it was poorly managed. In 1975, thirty-one children came forward with abuse allegations, which led to a task force to evaluate the home again. Citing abuse and other issues, the Licking County Children’s Home was closed in August 1975.<ref>Emler, John, “Cover letter of the Licking County Bi-Centennial for the History of the Licking County Children’s Home, (unpublished manuscript in the Licking County Library local history vertical files, May 6, 2005).</ref> The former home was used as a site for other organizations over the years, but it was torn down in October 2013.<ref>Williams, Joe, “Demolition begins on former Children’s Home,” Newark Advocate, October 16, 2013.</ref> | ||
Nearly forty years later in 2006, a monument was erected at 743 East Main Street to recognize children that had been buried on the grounds of the Licking County Children’s Home.<ref>Mallet, Kent, “Children’s Home youth finally get grave markers,” Newark Advocate, October 19, 2006.</ref> It was found that at least six children died at the LCCH during the turn of the 20th century, and former Children’s Home resident Jon Emler found the potential burial locations while doing research. He raised funds for a monument for the children to be placed near their suspected burial areas, which is also the current location of the Licking County Highway Department.<ref>“History of the Licking County Children’s Home,” The Licking County Historical Society Quarterly, Winter 2014, 1-5.</ref> | Nearly forty years later in 2006, a monument was erected at 743 East Main Street to recognize children that had been buried on the grounds of the Licking County Children’s Home.<ref>Mallet, Kent, “Children’s Home youth finally get grave markers,” Newark Advocate, October 19, 2006.</ref> It was found that at least six children died at the LCCH during the turn of the 20th century, and former Children’s Home resident Jon Emler found the potential burial locations while doing research. He raised funds for a monument for the children to be placed near their suspected burial areas, which is also the current location of the Licking County Highway Department.<ref>“History of the Licking County Children’s Home,” The Licking County Historical Society Quarterly, Winter 2014, 1-5.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:39, 18 September 2017
The Licking County Children’s Home, open for nearly 100 years, was a resource for many Licking County children who were homeless, impoverished, or of single or divorced parents. The original location was opened on December 21, 1880 on Eddy Street in Newark, Ohio and managed by Amelia Sutton.[1] However, it moved to a new site in 1884 on 771 East Main Street in Newark. The new state-of-the-art facility that could house up to 125 children was designed by architect J.W. Yost, who also designed the former Licking County Jail.[2] Children in the LCCH were called inmates; the lifestyles of the children varied based on matrons over the years.[3]
In 1972, criticism led to a report of the Children’s Home, which found that it was poorly managed. In 1975, thirty-one children came forward with abuse allegations, which led to a task force to evaluate the home again. Citing abuse and other issues, the Licking County Children’s Home was closed in August 1975.[4] The former home was used as a site for other organizations over the years, but it was torn down in October 2013.[5]
Nearly forty years later in 2006, a monument was erected at 743 East Main Street to recognize children that had been buried on the grounds of the Licking County Children’s Home.[6] It was found that at least six children died at the LCCH during the turn of the 20th century, and former Children’s Home resident Jon Emler found the potential burial locations while doing research. He raised funds for a monument for the children to be placed near their suspected burial areas, which is also the current location of the Licking County Highway Department.[7]
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References
- ↑ “History of the Licking County Children’s Home,” The Licking County Historical Society Quarterly, Winter 2014, 1-5.
- ↑ “History of the Licking County Children’s Home,” The Licking County Historical Society Quarterly, Winter 2014, 1-5.
- ↑ “History of the Licking County Children’s Home,” The Licking County Historical Society Quarterly, Winter 2014, 1-5.
- ↑ Emler, John, “Cover letter of the Licking County Bi-Centennial for the History of the Licking County Children’s Home, (unpublished manuscript in the Licking County Library local history vertical files, May 6, 2005).
- ↑ Williams, Joe, “Demolition begins on former Children’s Home,” Newark Advocate, October 16, 2013.
- ↑ Mallet, Kent, “Children’s Home youth finally get grave markers,” Newark Advocate, October 19, 2006.
- ↑ “History of the Licking County Children’s Home,” The Licking County Historical Society Quarterly, Winter 2014, 1-5.
