PARKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

ROCKVILLE, IN

On a Hike in Turkey Run With a fallen tree in the foreground and the Narrows Covered Bridge in the background, I took this shot of Sugar Creek in Turkey Run.
On a Hike in Turkey Run Credit: Ralph Earlandson

The Parke County Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Rockville, Indiana. The society was established in 1969, with a mission to preserve and promote the history of Parke County and its communities. The society has a large collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that relate to the history of the county.

The Parke County Historical Society Inc has a museum located in the heart of Rockville, which offers visitors a chance to learn about the county's rich history. The museum features exhibits on the county's geology, Native American history, pioneer life, Civil War, and much more. Additionally, the museum has a research library with a vast collection of books, maps, and documents that can be accessed by researchers and genealogists.

The society also operates several historic sites in the county, including the Bridgeton Mill, the Mansfield Roller Mill, and the Riley House. These sites offer visitors a chance to step back in time and experience life in Parke County in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Parke County Historical Society Inc is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the county's history. The society is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the history of Parke County and its communities.

PARKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROCKVILLE IN. US MID #8401800706

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).

On a Hike in Turkey Run With a fallen tree in the foreground and the Narrows Covered Bridge in the background, I took this shot of Sugar Creek in Turkey Run.
The Long Red Covered Bridge A view from below of Cox Ford Covered Bridge over Sugar Creek just outside of Turkey Run State Park, Indiana.
Bridgeton, Indiana The Bridgeton Mill has been in continuous operation since 1823. The current mill building dates from 1870. The Bridgeton Covered Bridge is 261 feet long. It was built in 1868, destroyed by arson fire in 2005, and rebuilt in 2006.
Bridgeton, Indiana The Bridgeton Mill has been in continuous operation since 1823. The current mill building dates from 1870. The Bridgeton Covered Bridge is 261 feet long. It was built in 1868, destroyed by arson fire in 2005, and rebuilt in 2006.
Bridgeton, Indiana The Bridgeton Mill has been in continuous operation since 1823. The current mill building dates from 1870. The Bridgeton Covered Bridge is 261 feet long. It was built in 1868, destroyed by arson fire in 2005, and rebuilt in 2006.
Bridgeton, Indiana The Bridgeton Mill has been in continuous operation since 1823. The current mill building dates from 1870. The Bridgeton Covered Bridge is 261 feet long. It was built in 1868, destroyed by arson fire in 2005, and rebuilt in 2006.
Bridgeton, Indiana The Bridgeton Mill has been in continuous operation since 1823. The current mill building dates from 1870. The Bridgeton Covered Bridge is 261 feet long. It was built in 1868, destroyed by arson fire in 2005, and rebuilt in 2006.
Bridgeton, Indiana The Bridgeton Mill has been in continuous operation since 1823. The current mill building dates from 1870. The Bridgeton Covered Bridge is 261 feet long. It was built in 1868, destroyed by arson fire in 2005, and rebuilt in 2006.
Bridgeton, Indiana The Bridgeton Mill has been in continuous operation since 1823. The current mill building dates from 1870. The Bridgeton Covered Bridge is 261 feet long. It was built in 1868, destroyed by arson fire in 2005, and rebuilt in 2006.
Rockville, Indiana The Parke County Courthouse was completed in 1882.
Rockville, Indiana Neet Covered Bridge over Little Racoon Creek (1904)
Rockville, Indiana Neet Covered Bridge over Little Racoon Creek (1904)

Contact PARKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

PARKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 332
ROCKVILLE
IN
47872

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MID # 8401800706
Name PARKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 510173618
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.76624, -87.221698
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 121
US Census Tract: 030300
US Census Block: 1050