FINNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

GARDEN CITY, KS

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The Finney County Historical Society Museum is located in Garden City, Kansas and is one of the most popular attractions in the area. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the county and features a wide range of exhibits and artifacts that showcase the region's past.

The museum is housed in a beautiful building that was constructed in 1927 and was originally used as a post office. The building itself is a historical landmark and is worth a visit on its own.

Inside the museum, visitors will find a variety of exhibits that cover topics such as the Santa Fe Trail, the Dust Bowl, and local agriculture. The museum also has a collection of Native American artifacts, including pottery, baskets, and clothing.

One of the highlights of the museum is the exhibit on the World War II German POW camp that was located in Garden City. The exhibit features artifacts from the camp, as well as personal stories from former prisoners and guards.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also has a research library that is open to the public. The library contains a wealth of information on local history and is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the area.

Overall, the Finney County Historical Society Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of Kansas and the Great Plains region.

FINNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GARDEN CITY KS. US MID #8402000081

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact FINNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

FINNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
403 S 4TH ST
GARDEN CITY
KS
67846

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FINNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402000081
Name FINNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.959116, -100.870018
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 960505
US Census Block: 1076