The land for the County Farm was purchased from David M. McDonald and Anne, his wife, in 1854. The sale is recorded in Book 34, pp. 31-33. The land was located between DeKalb and Sycamore at the current intersection of Barber Green and Sycamore/DeKalb Roads. The County Farm was for people who were less fortunate in surviving the conditions of the day. It provided a home where food, housing and sickness could be cared for. The infirm died and a county burial ground was needed for those who had no family, friends or funds for burial.

In a news article April 24, 1970 written by John F. Whiteside, it is mentioned 160 graves lie in this cemetery -- 90 x 180 feet surrounded by a modern fence. Small markers from 12 to 15 inches in size mark the graves.

In August 1990, many volunteers worked to restore a more pleasant surrounding to the cemetery and removed old fencing weeds and fallen tree limbs. New evergreens now surround the cemetery and a new sign compliments the front.

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