STONES TRACE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED

LIGONIER, IN

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Stones Trace Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Ligonier, Indiana. The society was established in 1972 with the goal of preserving and promoting the history of Ligonier and Noble County. The society is named after Stones Trace, which is an old Indian trail that runs through the area.

The society operates the Ligonier Historical Museum, which is located in a restored Victorian home built in 1895. The museum is open to the public and features exhibits on the history of Ligonier and Noble County, including Native American artifacts, early pioneer life, agriculture, industry, and military history. The museum also houses a library with an extensive collection of local history books, photographs, and genealogical records.

The society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including historical lectures, tours, and festivals. One of their most popular events is the Ligonier Marshmallow Festival, which is held annually in August and celebrates the town's heritage as the former marshmallow capital of the world.

Stones Trace Historical Society Inc. is run by a board of directors and relies on volunteers and donations to carry out its mission of preserving and promoting the history of Ligonier and Noble County. The society is an important resource for the community and serves as a valuable source of education and entertainment for visitors of all ages.

STONES TRACE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LIGONIER IN. US MID #8401800662

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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STONES TRACE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED
4646N SR5
LIGONIER
IN
46767

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MID # 8401800662
Name STONES TRACE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 356076211
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.464542, -85.589133
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 113
US Census Tract: 972200
US Census Block: 2038