HARDIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ELDORA, IA

UP 8000 Leads NB Manifest Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Union Pacific 8000, 8948 and 5578 Leading a Northbound Manifest on the UP Mason City Sub seen here from the 2nd Street crossing north of Rocksylvania Avenue in Iowa Falls, IA.

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Picture ID# 1455 — UP 8000 Leads NB Manifest Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Credit: KansasScanner

The Hardin County Historical Society is a nonprofit organization located in Eldora, Iowa. It was established in 1967 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history of Hardin County. The society operates the Hardin County Historical Museum, which is housed in a former Carnegie Library building. The building was constructed in 1904 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975.

The museum features a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of the county. The exhibits include Native American artifacts, pioneer tools, antique farm machinery, clothing, and household items. Visitors can also view displays of military artifacts, including uniforms, weapons, and equipment, as well as exhibits on the Civil War and World War II.

In addition to the museum, the society also operates the Hardin County Genealogical Society, which provides resources and support for those interested in researching local ancestry. The society also hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and demonstrations.

The Hardin County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Hardin County for future generations to enjoy and learn from. It remains an important resource for residents and visitors alike, offering a glimpse into the county's past and its significance in the wider history of Iowa and the Midwest.

HARDIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ELDORA IA. US MID #8401900185

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 15,108 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

CN 2267 Leads WB L571 Manifest Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Canadian National 2267, 8852 and 8896 Leading a Westbound L571 Manifest on the CN Waterloo Sub at the JJ Avenue crossing south of Georgetown Road in Iowa Falls, IA.

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Picture ID# 1409

Looking West on the CN Rail Line Iowa Falls, IA 8-31-24 Looking westbound from the Jj Avenue Crossing on the Canadian National rail line in Iowa Falls, Iowa

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Picture ID# 1351

2/2 CN 2267 Leads WB L571 Manifest Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Canadian National 2267, 8852 and 8896 Leading the Westbound L571 Manifest on the CN Waterloo Sub passing the control point Mills just east of the West 2nd Street crossing north of East Rocksylvania Avenue in Iowa Falls, IA.

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Picture ID# 1309

1/2 CN 2267 Leads WB L571 Manifest Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Canadian National 2267, 8852 and 8896 Leading the Westbound L571 Manifest on the CN Waterloo Sub passing the control point Mills just east of the West 2nd Street crossing north of East Rocksylvania Avenue in Iowa Falls, IA.

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Photo Taken: 9-1-24 at 6:09 pm

Picture ID# 1289

2/2 CN 8873 Leads EB L570 Manifest Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Canadian National 8873, 3934 and 5421 Leading the Eastbound L570 Manifest on the CN Waterloo Sub at the West 2nd Street crossing north of East Rocksylvania Avenue in Iowa Falls, IA.

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Picture ID# 1236

1/2 CN 8873 Leads EB L570 Manifest Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Canadian National 8873, 3934 and 5421 Leading the Eastbound L570 Manifest on the CN Waterloo Sub at the West 2nd Street crossing north of East Rocksylvania Avenue in Iowa Falls, IA.

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Picture ID# 1222

NS 4756 Leads NB Manifest Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Norfolk Southern 4756 Leading a Northbound Manifest on the UP Mason City Sub at the Sherman Street crossing west of Richmond Avenue in Iowa Falls, IA.

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Photo Taken: 9-1-24 at 5:54 pm

Picture ID# 1170

UP 6238 Leads SB Manifest Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Union Pacific 6238 and 4915 Leading a Southbound Manifest on the UP Mason City Sub at the Sherman Street crossing west of Richmond Avenue in Iowa Falls, IA.

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Photo Taken: 9-1-24 at 4:36 pm

Picture ID# 1144

2/2 UP 6760 Leads NB Grain Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Union Pacific 6760, 4279 and 5290 Leading a Northbound Grain on the UP Mason City Sub at the I Avenue crossing north of 155th Street south of Iowa Falls, IA.

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Picture ID# 1046

1/2 UP 6760 Leads NB Grain Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Union Pacific 6760, 4279 and 5290 Leading a Northbound Grain on the UP Mason City Sub at the I Avenue crossing north of 155th Street south of Iowa Falls, IA.

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Photo Taken: 9-1-24 at 4:08 pm

Picture ID# 1021

DPU on SB Grain Iowa Falls, IA 9-1-24 Union Pacific 7200, 6472 and 2617 Leading a Southbound Grain on the UP Mason City Sub at the 140th Street west of JJ Avenue near Iowa Falls, IA.

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Photo Taken: 9-1-24 at 2:15 pm

Picture ID# 0998

Contact HARDIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HARDIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1118 8TH AVENUE
ELDORA
IA
50627

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MID #	8401900185
Name	HARDIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	237234009
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	15,504
REVENUE	15,108
LAT/LONG	42.365465, -93.098556
CODES	FIPS State Code: 19 FIPS County Code: 083 US Census Tract: 480600 US Census Block: 1051