WEST POINT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WEST POINT, IA
The West Point Area Historical Society (WPAHS) was founded in 1975 by a group of local citizens in West Point, Iowa, with the goal of preserving the town's rich history. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the historical artifacts and records of the past.
The WPAHS is housed in the former West Point Post Office building and features a museum with many exhibits and artifacts, as well as a research center. The museum offers a variety of exhibits, including one dedicated to the history of the town's railroads and another highlighting the impact of World War II on West Point.
The research center houses a variety of documents and records, including census records, marriage registers, and school records. The WPAHS also offers a variety of educational programs, lectures, and workshops.
The WPAHS is actively involved in the preservation and restoration of historic properties in West Point. It has helped to restore buildings such as the West Point Opera House, the Roper Building, and the West Point Public Library. The WPAHS also works to preserve and document the town's oral histories.
The WPAHS is an important part of West Point's past and present. It is dedicated to preserving the town's history and educating the public about its history and heritage.
WEST POINT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WEST POINT IA. US MID #8401900412
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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WEST POINT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
88 5TH STREET
WEST POINT
IA
52656
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WEST POINT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8401900412 |
| Name | WEST POINT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 421217725 |
| NTEECC | |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201312 |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 40.714333, -91.452448 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 19 FIPS County Code: 111 US Census Tract: 490400 US Census Block: 2055 |