WORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NORTHWOOD, IA

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The Worth County Historical Society is a non-profit organization established in 1976 in Northwood, Iowa. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Worth County and its surrounding areas. The society is run by a board of directors and volunteers who work tirelessly to collect, preserve, and display artifacts and documents related to the history of the region.

The society's museum is located in the historic Northern Pacific Railroad Depot building, which was built in 1896 and was the hub of transportation for Northwood and the surrounding area for many years. The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts, including photographs, documents, furniture, clothing, and tools that tell the story of the area's rich history.

The society also operates a research center, which is open to the public, and offers assistance to individuals and groups researching family histories, genealogy, and local history. The society also sponsors educational programs, special events, and exhibits throughout the year, including a popular Christmas open house.

The Worth County Historical Society is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Northwood and Worth County. The dedication of its volunteers and board members ensures that the society will continue to provide valuable information and insight into the region's past for years to come.

WORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NORTHWOOD IA. US MID #8401900178

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).

Contact WORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
736 CENTRAL AVE
NORTHWOOD
IA
50459

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WORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401900178
Name WORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name WORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237098552
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.444019, -93.219337
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 195
US Census Tract: 690100
US Census Block: 3083