BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL CENTER

BOONE, IA

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Boone County Historical Center, located in Boone, Iowa, is a museum and cultural center dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Boone County. The historical center is housed in a restored 1914 Chicago and Northwestern Railroad depot, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975.

The museum features a wide variety of exhibits showcasing the history of Boone County from the prehistoric era to the present day. Visitors can explore the county's agricultural heritage, see artifacts from the area's Native American tribes, and learn about the impact of transportation on the region.

One of the most popular exhibits at the Boone County Historical Center is the Mammoth Bones exhibit, which features a collection of bones from a woolly mammoth that roamed the area more than 10,000 years ago. The museum also houses a replica of a 19th-century general store and a collection of vintage farming equipment.

In addition to its exhibits, the Boone County Historical Center hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, and festivals. The center also offers educational programs for children and adults, including guided tours and hands-on activities.

Overall, the Boone County Historical Center is an important cultural institution in Iowa and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and heritage of the region.

BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL CENTER is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BOONE IA. US MID #8401900674

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: $ 77,785 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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20241102 14 Union Pacific RR Kate Shelly Bridge, Boone, Iowa Kate Shelley High Bridge across Des Moines River.

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Contact BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL CENTER

telephone: 5154321907
website: http://www.boonecountyhistory.org

BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
602 STORY ST
BOONE
IA
50036-2832

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BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL CENTER Information

MID #	8401900674
Name	BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name	BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL CENTER
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	510153202
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	98,437
REVENUE	77,785
LAT/LONG	42.061833, -93.87999
CODES	FIPS State Code: 19 FIPS County Code: 015 US Census Tract: 020300 US Census Block: 1128