Indigent relief was considered a function of local county government in North Carolina since 1777. Almost from its formation in 1779, Randolph County has looked after its indigent citizens. The Old County Rest Home was considered a state of the art facility when opened in 1922. Today, there are several homes for the aged which are privately owned. County governments no longer bear the costs of operating such homes for its citizens. Local Landmark designation was approved by the Asheboro City Council on April 9, 2009. Map it!
History of the Old County Rest Home ~ By Mac Whatley, 22 January 2009.