BUCHANAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

INDEPENDENCE, IA

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Buchanan County Historical Society, located in Independence, Iowa, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Buchanan County. The society was founded in 1964 and has since grown to become a vital part of the community, providing educational resources and events for locals and visitors alike.

The society operates a museum, housed in the historic Carnegie Library building, which showcases exhibits on local history, including the county's agricultural and industrial past, military history, and Native American culture. The museum also features a research library, where visitors can access archives, documents, and photographs related to Buchanan County's history.

In addition to the museum, the society hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and workshops. The society also maintains a historic village, which includes several restored buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries, providing visitors with a glimpse into the daily life of early settlers in the area.

The Buchanan County Historical Society is run by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers. Membership is open to anyone interested in the history of Buchanan County, and donations are always appreciated to help support the society's mission of preserving local history for future generations.

BUCHANAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in INDEPENDENCE IA. US MID #8401900655

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 215,138 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact BUCHANAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BUCHANAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 321
INDEPENDENCE
IA
50644-0321

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BUCHANAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401900655
Name BUCHANAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 439623122
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 215,138
REVENUE 215,138
LAT/LONG 42.465372, -91.90106
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 950400
US Census Block: 1037