JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUS

FAIRFIELD, IA

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The Jefferson County Historical Society Museum in Fairfield, Iowa is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Jefferson County area. The museum was established in 1994 and is housed in a historic building which was originally built in 1859. The museum features a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits which cover a wide range of topics related to the history of the county, including local industry and agriculture, the Civil War, and the culture of the area. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits and collections, which include artifacts, photographs, documents, and more. The museum also offers educational programs and events, such as lectures and workshops, to help visitors learn more about the history of their community. The museum is open to the public and also offers memberships and volunteer opportunities. The Jefferson County Historical Society Museum is a great way to explore the history of Jefferson County and learn more about the people and places that make this area so unique.

JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUS is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FAIRFIELD IA. US MID #8401900383

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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American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa From Wkipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_House" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_House</a> The American Gothic House, also known as the Dibble House, is a house in Eldon, Iowa, designed in the Carpenter Gothic style with a distinctive upper window. It was the backdrop of the 1930 painting American Gothic by Grant Wood, generally considered Wood's most famous work and among the most recognized paintings in twentieth century American art. Grant Wood, who observed the house only twice in his lifetime, made only an initial sketch of the house—he completed American Gothic at his studio in Cedar Rapids. First owned by Eldon resident Charles Dibble after its construction in 1881 and 1882, the home was (with one 1897 exception) a private residence until the late twentieth century. After a thirty-year preservation effort culminated with the donation of the house in 1991 to the State Historical Society of Iowa, the site now includes the original house in its 1930 form and a visitors center. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Since 1991, various caretaker-occupants have continued to rent the home privately. Photo by Eric Friedebach
American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa From Wkipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_House" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_House</a> The American Gothic House, also known as the Dibble House, is a house in Eldon, Iowa, designed in the Carpenter Gothic style with a distinctive upper window. It was the backdrop of the 1930 painting American Gothic by Grant Wood, generally considered Wood's most famous work and among the most recognized paintings in twentieth century American art. Grant Wood, who observed the house only twice in his lifetime, made only an initial sketch of the house—he completed American Gothic at his studio in Cedar Rapids. First owned by Eldon resident Charles Dibble after its construction in 1881 and 1882, the home was (with one 1897 exception) a private residence until the late twentieth century. After a thirty-year preservation effort culminated with the donation of the house in 1991 to the State Historical Society of Iowa, the site now includes the original house in its 1930 form and a visitors center. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Since 1991, various caretaker-occupants have continued to rent the home privately. Photo by Eric Friedebach
American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa From Wkipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_House" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_House</a> The American Gothic House, also known as the Dibble House, is a house in Eldon, Iowa, designed in the Carpenter Gothic style with a distinctive upper window. It was the backdrop of the 1930 painting American Gothic by Grant Wood, generally considered Wood's most famous work and among the most recognized paintings in twentieth century American art. Grant Wood, who observed the house only twice in his lifetime, made only an initial sketch of the house—he completed American Gothic at his studio in Cedar Rapids. First owned by Eldon resident Charles Dibble after its construction in 1881 and 1882, the home was (with one 1897 exception) a private residence until the late twentieth century. After a thirty-year preservation effort culminated with the donation of the house in 1991 to the State Historical Society of Iowa, the site now includes the original house in its 1930 form and a visitors center. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Since 1991, various caretaker-occupants have continued to rent the home privately. Photo by Eric Friedebach
American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa From Wkipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_House" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_House</a> The American Gothic House, also known as the Dibble House, is a house in Eldon, Iowa, designed in the Carpenter Gothic style with a distinctive upper window. It was the backdrop of the 1930 painting American Gothic by Grant Wood, generally considered Wood's most famous work and among the most recognized paintings in twentieth century American art. Grant Wood, who observed the house only twice in his lifetime, made only an initial sketch of the house—he completed American Gothic at his studio in Cedar Rapids. First owned by Eldon resident Charles Dibble after its construction in 1881 and 1882, the home was (with one 1897 exception) a private residence until the late twentieth century. After a thirty-year preservation effort culminated with the donation of the house in 1991 to the State Historical Society of Iowa, the site now includes the original house in its 1930 form and a visitors center. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Since 1991, various caretaker-occupants have continued to rent the home privately. Photo by Eric Friedebach
American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa From Wkipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_House" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic_House</a> The American Gothic House, also known as the Dibble House, is a house in Eldon, Iowa, designed in the Carpenter Gothic style with a distinctive upper window. It was the backdrop of the 1930 painting American Gothic by Grant Wood, generally considered Wood's most famous work and among the most recognized paintings in twentieth century American art. Grant Wood, who observed the house only twice in his lifetime, made only an initial sketch of the house—he completed American Gothic at his studio in Cedar Rapids. First owned by Eldon resident Charles Dibble after its construction in 1881 and 1882, the home was (with one 1897 exception) a private residence until the late twentieth century. After a thirty-year preservation effort culminated with the donation of the house in 1991 to the State Historical Society of Iowa, the site now includes the original house in its 1930 form and a visitors center. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Since 1991, various caretaker-occupants have continued to rent the home privately. Photo by Eric Friedebach
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JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
105 W ADAMS
FAIRFIELD
IA
52556

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MID # 8401900383
Name JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUS
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421154792
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.01197, -91.965672
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 090300
US Census Block: 1120