WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FREDONIA, KS

Irish Lady in Shamrock Dress Information: An Irish lady wearing a dress with a shamrock design. Date: 1900s Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6,-95.665,5z" rel="noreferrer nofollow">United States of America</a> Photographer: Anonymous Source: the Breslin Archive Ref.: 00127GNG-NOCOL000-D Link: <a href="https://breslinarchive.omeka.net/items/show/127" rel="noreferrer nofollow">breslinarchive.omeka.net/items/show/127</a> License: <a href="https://breslinarchive.omeka.net/rights" rel="noreferrer nofollow">(c) 2020-08-20 the Breslin Archive</a> Format: Glass Plate Negative, 12 cm x 10 cm
Irish Lady in Shamrock Dress Credit: breslinarchive

Wilson County Historical Society is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Wilson County, Kansas. The society is located in Fredonia, KS, and it was established in 1967 by a group of individuals who were passionate about preserving the county's heritage.

The society operates a museum that houses a vast collection of artifacts and historical documents that tell the story of Wilson County. The museum has several exhibits that showcase the county's history, including its Native American heritage, early settlers, agriculture, and mining.

In addition to the museum, the Wilson County Historical Society also maintains several historic sites in the county. These sites include the Cedar Creek Schoolhouse, which was built in 1881 and used as a one-room schoolhouse until 1959, and the Wilson County Jail, which was built in 1908 and used until 1973.

The society also hosts several events throughout the year, including an annual ice cream social and a Christmas open house. These events provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about Wilson County's history, as well as to connect with others who share an interest in preserving and promoting the county's heritage.

Overall, the Wilson County Historical Society is an important resource for anyone who is interested in learning about the history of Wilson County, Kansas. Its museum, historic sites, and events provide a unique and engaging way to explore the county's past and connect with its rich cultural heritage.

WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FREDONIA KS. US MID #8402000252

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).

Irish Lady in Shamrock Dress Information: An Irish lady wearing a dress with a shamrock design. Date: 1900s Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6,-95.665,5z" rel="noreferrer nofollow">United States of America</a> Photographer: Anonymous Source: the Breslin Archive Ref.: 00127GNG-NOCOL000-D Link: <a href="https://breslinarchive.omeka.net/items/show/127" rel="noreferrer nofollow">breslinarchive.omeka.net/items/show/127</a> License: <a href="https://breslinarchive.omeka.net/rights" rel="noreferrer nofollow">(c) 2020-08-20 the Breslin Archive</a> Format: Glass Plate Negative, 12 cm x 10 cm
Creek inlet into the Elk River
Trailhead Sign
Natural stones Not to be confused with the stone walls in the area
Osage Oranges
Fireball Island
Fall colors amidst the cedars I hate the invasive cedars in these areas
Fireball Island Sign Somebody had fun
Stone wall
Cliffside
Old Wall
Elk River Center Section Access Trail

Contact WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
420 N 7TH ST
FREDONIA
KS
66736-1315

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WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402000252
Name WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 480684419
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.534013, -95.826454
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 205
US Census Tract: 097300
US Census Block: 1077