Posted in Instagram Thornwell Home for Children, originally called Home of Peace, opened to ten children on October 1, 1875. It was started by Dr. William Plumer Jacobs. The campus spans 35 acres and includes a working farm and 13 residential cottages Author: chris Published Date: August 4, 2018 Leave a Comment on Thornwell Home for Children, originally called Home of Peace, opened to ten children on October 1, 1875. It was started by Dr. William Plumer Jacobs. The campus spans 35 acres and includes a working farm and 13 residential cottages Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Thornwell View in Instagram ⇒ Author: chris