MELCHER-DALLAS COALMINING & HERITAGE MUSEUM

MELCHER, IA

20230201-RD-CRL-0104 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small toured LDJ Manufacturing in Pella, Iowa, on February 1, 2023. Under Secretary Torres Small will highlight USDA investments to expand rural businesses and the economy on February 1, 2023. LDJ Manufacturing was the recipient of a Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant in 2022. Pictured are Ben Cox, company president; the Under Secretary; Don DeWaard, mayor of Pella; and Theresa Greenfield, USDA Rural Development State Director in Iowa. USDA media by Cecilia Lynch.
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The Melcher-Dallas Coalmining & Heritage Museum is a museum located in Melcher, Iowa, that celebrates the town's rich history in coal mining. The museum is housed in the former city hall building and features exhibits that showcase the town's coal mining heritage.

Visitors to the museum can explore a variety of displays, including artifacts, photographs, and documents related to coal mining in Melcher-Dallas. Some of the exhibits highlight the tools and equipment used by miners, while others explore the daily lives and struggles of the people who worked in the mines.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offers guided tours of the nearby Clark Tower, which was once used as a lookout for miners. The tower provides a panoramic view of the surrounding area and offers visitors a glimpse into the mining operations that once dominated the town.

Overall, the Melcher-Dallas Coalmining & Heritage Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in Iowa's industrial history. The museum's exhibits and tours provide a unique and engaging look at the challenges and triumphs of the people who worked in the coal mines of Melcher-Dallas.

MELCHER-DALLAS COALMINING & HERITAGE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MELCHER IA. US MID #8401900552

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

20230201-RD-CRL-0104 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small toured LDJ Manufacturing in Pella, Iowa, on February 1, 2023. Under Secretary Torres Small will highlight USDA investments to expand rural businesses and the economy on February 1, 2023. LDJ Manufacturing was the recipient of a Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant in 2022. Pictured are Ben Cox, company president; the Under Secretary; Don DeWaard, mayor of Pella; and Theresa Greenfield, USDA Rural Development State Director in Iowa. USDA media by Cecilia Lynch.
20230201-RD-CRL-0105 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small toured LDJ Manufacturing in Pella, Iowa, on February 1, 2023. Under Secretary Torres Small will highlight USDA investments to expand rural businesses and the economy on February 1, 2023. LDJ Manufacturing was the recipient of a Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant in 2022. USDA media by Cecilia Lynch.
20230201-RD-CRL-0109 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small toured LDJ Manufacturing in Pella, Iowa, on February 1, 2023. Under Secretary Torres Small will highlight USDA investments to expand rural businesses and the economy on February 1, 2023. LDJ Manufacturing was the recipient of a Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant in 2022. A view of the interior of LDJ Manufacturing. USDA media by Cecilia Lynch.
20230201-RD-CRL-0110 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small toured LDJ Manufacturing in Pella, Iowa, on February 1, 2023. Under Secretary Torres Small will highlight USDA investments to expand rural businesses and the economy on February 1, 2023. LDJ Manufacturing was the recipient of a Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant in 2022. A product made at the manufacturing facility. USDA media by Cecilia Lynch.
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2021 Cross Country Finally made it to a high school cross country meet this season, and saw Roosevelt High School win the district meet to qualify for State.
2021 Cross Country Finally made it to a high school cross country meet this season, and saw Roosevelt High School win the district meet to qualify for State.
2021 Cross Country Finally made it to a high school cross country meet this season, and saw Roosevelt High School win the district meet to qualify for State.

Contact MELCHER-DALLAS COALMINING & HERITAGE MUSEUM

MELCHER-DALLAS COALMINING & HERITAGE MUSEUM
PO BOX 412
MELCHER
IA
50163

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MID # 8401900552
Name MELCHER-DALLAS COALMINING & HERITAGE MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421460639
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LAT/LONG 41.223312, -93.240565
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 125
US Census Tract: 030600
US Census Block: 2038