MORRIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED

COUNCIL GROVE, KS

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The Morris County Historical Society Incorporated is a non-profit organization located in Council Grove, Kansas. The society was founded in 1963 by a group of local citizens with a passion for preserving and promoting the history of Morris County. The organization's primary mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit artifacts, documents, and other materials related to the history of Morris County and the surrounding area.

The society operates a museum located in the historic Hays House, which is one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in Kansas. The museum features exhibits highlighting the history of Morris County, including displays on Native American culture, pioneer life, and the Santa Fe Trail. The society also maintains a research library and archives, which are available to the public for historical research.

In addition to its museum and research facilities, the Morris County Historical Society Incorporated also offers educational programming and community outreach. The organization hosts lectures, workshops, and other events related to local history, and collaborates with other community organizations to promote historical preservation and education. The society is run by a volunteer board of directors and relies on donations and grants to fund its operations.

MORRIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COUNCIL GROVE KS. US MID #8402000167

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).

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Tallgrass Prairie Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a United States National Preserve located in the Flint Hills region of Kansas, north of Strong City. The preserve protects a nationally significant example of the once vast tallgrass prairie ecosystem.

Contact MORRIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED

MORRIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED
25 N ADAMS ST
COUNCIL GROVE
KS
66846

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MID # 8402000167
Name MORRIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237393602
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.664841, -96.483713
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 127
US Census Tract: 963700
US Census Block: 3016