NEWTOWN - AVOCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

AVOCA, IA

Rusted Farm Equipment During my drive through some back roads of Iowa, I came across a collection of rusted farm equipment.

It was interesting to walk among them.
Rusted Farm Equipment Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Newtown-Avoca Historical Society (NAHS) is a non-profit organization located in Avoca, Iowa. The society was formed in 1974 by a group of local citizens who were interested in preserving the history of the area. The NAHS works to educate the public about the history of the area and to preserve it for future generations.

The society is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of Avoca and the surrounding area. This includes researching, collecting and preserving artifacts, documents, photographs and other material related to the history of Avoca. It also includes providing educational programs, exhibits and activities to the public.

The NAHS is housed in the old Avoca Fire Station, which was built in 1889. The building was renovated and now serves as the headquarters for the society. It contains a museum, library, and research center, as well as a gift shop and conference room.

The society also has a website and Facebook page, which are used to provide information about upcoming events, activities, and programs. In addition, the NAHS has a newsletter and publishes a quarterly journal, The Avoca Historian.

The NAHS is a great resource for those interested in learning more about the history of Avoca and the surrounding area. Its collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and other materials provides a fascinating window into the past.

NEWTOWN - AVOCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AVOCA IA. US MID #8401900421

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 NEWTOWN - AVOCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NEWTOWN - AVOCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 57
AVOCA
IA
51521-5152

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MID # 8401900421
Name NEWTOWN - AVOCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421242417
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.483256, -95.340996
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 155
US Census Tract: 021502
US Census Block: 2028