CHEYENNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SAINT FRANCIS, KS

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The Cheyenne County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Saint Francis, Kansas. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history and cultural heritage of Cheyenne County and the surrounding region. Founded in 1967, the society maintains a museum and research center that houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and other materials related to the county's history. The museum features exhibits on local pioneers, Native American culture, farming and ranching, transportation, and military history. It also has a gift shop that offers books, souvenirs, and locally-made crafts.

The society sponsors educational programs, lectures, and events throughout the year, including an annual Pioneer Day celebration and a Christmas open house. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter that highlights local history and events.

In addition to its museum and educational activities, the Cheyenne County Historical Society is actively involved in preservation efforts. It has restored several historic buildings in the area, including the Saint Francis Opera House and the old jailhouse. The society also maintains a cemetery database and offers assistance to those researching their family histories.

Overall, the Cheyenne County Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and promoting the rich history and culture of Cheyenne County and the surrounding region.

CHEYENNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SAINT FRANCIS KS. US MID #8402000168

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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Contact CHEYENNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CHEYENNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 611
SAINT FRANCIS
KS
67756

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CHEYENNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402000168
Name CHEYENNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237394396
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.775085, -101.796665
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 023
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 3074