WASHINGTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

WASHINGTON, IA

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The Washington Railroad Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Washington, Iowa, dedicated to preserving the history of railroads in the area. The organization was founded in 1985 by a group of railroad enthusiasts who shared a passion for collecting and restoring vintage railroad equipment.

The society has a collection of historic railroad equipment, including locomotives, rail cars, and other artifacts related to rail transportation. These items are displayed at the society's museum, which is open to the public and offers educational programs and tours.

In addition to preserving historic railroad equipment, the society also works to promote rail safety and education. Members of the organization participate in community events and work with local schools to educate students about the history and importance of rail transportation.

The society is supported by a dedicated group of volunteers who work to maintain and restore the organization's collection of historic railroad equipment. The society also relies on donations from individuals and organizations to fund its educational programs and maintain its museum.

Overall, the Washington Railroad Historical Society Inc. plays an important role in preserving the history of rail transportation in Iowa and educating the public about the importance of this important industry.

WASHINGTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WASHINGTON IA. US MID #8401900490

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 WASHINGTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

WASHINGTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
320 EAST 13TH STREET
WASHINGTON
IA
52353-5235

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WASHINGTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8401900490
Name WASHINGTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421377651
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.310737, -91.688597
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 183
US Census Tract: 960300
US Census Block: 1039