FORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

DODGE CITY, KS

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The Ford County Historical Society Inc. in Dodge City, Kansas is a non-profit organization focused on preserving and sharing the history of Ford County, Kansas. Founded in 1969, it is the oldest historical society in the county and has been dedicated to the conservation and protection of Ford County’s unique heritage. The Society sponsors an annual history fair and publication of a county history book, and provides educational programs and events to the general public.

The Society is located in the historic Dodge City County Courthouse in downtown Dodge City, and is open to the public free of charge. The Society offers a wide range of exhibits, original documents, photographs, artifacts, and other materials related to Ford County’s past. A research library is available, which includes a unique collection of books, maps, and other documents related to the county’s history. The Society also provides access to online resources and digital images of historical artifacts from their collection.

The Society works closely with the Ford County Historical Commission to preserve the county’s historic buildings, monuments, and sites. The Society’s activities also include restoring and preserving historic landmarks, conducting educational programs, and providing assistance to other non-profits and organizations. The Society strives to foster a greater appreciation for Ford County’s history and to promote the preservation of its heritage.

FORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DODGE CITY KS. US MID #8402000263

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 FORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

FORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 131
DODGE CITY
KS
67801-6780

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FORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8402000263
Name FORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 480756884
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.7597, -100.019853
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 057
US Census Tract: 962102
US Census Block: 2108