WRIGHT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CLARION, IA

2/2 CN 5712 Leads EB L570 Manifest Blairsburg, IA 5-27-23 Canadian National 5712 and 5767 Leading a Eastbound L570 Manifest on the CN Waterloo Sub seen here from the Little Wall Lake Road Bridge south of 210th Street in Blairsburg, IA.

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The Wright County Historical Society is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the history of Wright County, Iowa. Located in the town of Clarion, the society maintains a museum that houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the county's past.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a Carnegie library. It features exhibits on a variety of topics, including agriculture, industry, and transportation. Visitors can see displays of antique farm equipment, tools, and vehicles, as well as artifacts related to the railroad and local businesses.

In addition to the museum, the Wright County Historical Society also maintains an extensive archive of historical documents and photographs. Researchers and genealogists can access these resources to learn more about the people and events of Wright County's past.

The society also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and special exhibits. These activities help to promote an understanding and appreciation of the county's rich history among the local community and visitors to the area.

Overall, the Wright County Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of Wright County, Iowa. Its museum, archive, and educational programs make it a valuable institution for preserving and sharing the county's past with future generations.

WRIGHT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLARION IA. US MID #8401900342

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 WRIGHT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WRIGHT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
615 5TH AVE NE
CLARION
IA
50525

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WRIGHT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401900342
Name WRIGHT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421047235
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.736301, -93.725711
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 197
US Census Tract: 680300
US Census Block: 3024