BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

HIAWATHA, KS

Sabetha Coop Elevator Sabetha Coop Elevator, on Grant St., Sabetha KS.
Sabetha Coop Elevator Credit: kewing

The Brown County Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Hiawatha, Kansas. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history of Brown County and its people through educational programs, exhibits, and events. The society was founded in 1961 by a group of local citizens who were concerned about the loss of historic buildings and artifacts in the area.

The society operates the Brown County Historical Museum, which is housed in the former county jail. The museum features exhibits on local history, including Native American artifacts, pioneer life, and the history of the county's agricultural and industrial development. The museum also has a research library and archives that are open to the public.

The society sponsors a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including historical reenactments, guest speakers, and educational workshops. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter that highlights the society's activities and local history.

Membership in the Brown County Historical Society Inc. is open to anyone who is interested in preserving and promoting the history of Brown County. Members receive discounts on museum admission and gift shop purchases, as well as invitations to special events and programs. The society relies on the support of its members and volunteers to continue its work in preserving and promoting the history of Brown County.

BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HIAWATHA KS. US MID #8402000306

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 215,597 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Sabetha Coop Elevator Sabetha Coop Elevator, on Grant St., Sabetha KS.
Capioma Township Looking east on 136th Road, Capioma Township, Nemaha County, Kansas. William Ewing homesteaded 160 acres in Block 10 (on R) starting in the 1870s; Melvin H. Ewing was born and raised on the farm.
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Bald Eagle Taken with a Nikon P900 @ 2000mm (35mm equivalent) and cropped by 30%.
Hiawatha Municipal Airport What once was, the Hiawatha Airport runway My father hangered and flew a Cessna 152 out this airport when he owned a pharmacy, when we lived there FAA Identifier: K87 Lat/Long: 39-52-45.0120N / 095-31-30.9350W 39-52.750200N / 095-31.515583W 39.8791700 / -95.5252597 (estimated) Elevation: 1130 ft. / 344 m (estimated) Variation: 06E (1985) From city: 2 miles NE of HIAWATHA, KS Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time) Zip code: 66434
Hiawatha Municipal Airport What once was, the Hiawatha Airport My father hangered and flew a Cessna 152 out this airport when he owned a pharmacy, when we lived there FAA Identifier: K87 Lat/Long: 39-52-45.0120N / 095-31-30.9350W 39-52.750200N / 095-31.515583W 39.8791700 / -95.5252597 (estimated) Elevation: 1130 ft. / 344 m (estimated) Variation: 06E (1985) From city: 2 miles NE of HIAWATHA, KS Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time) Zip code: 66434
Hiawatha Municipal Airport What once was, the Hiawatha Airport My father hangered and flew a Cessna 152 out this airport when he owned a pharmacy, when we lived there FAA Identifier: K87 Lat/Long: 39-52-45.0120N / 095-31-30.9350W 39-52.750200N / 095-31.515583W 39.8791700 / -95.5252597 (estimated) Elevation: 1130 ft. / 344 m (estimated) Variation: 06E (1985) From city: 2 miles NE of HIAWATHA, KS Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time) Zip code: 66434
Hiawatha Municipal Airport What once was, the Hiawatha Airport My father hangered and flew a Cessna 152 out this airport when he owned a pharmacy, when we lived there FAA Identifier: K87 Lat/Long: 39-52-45.0120N / 095-31-30.9350W 39-52.750200N / 095-31.515583W 39.8791700 / -95.5252597 (estimated) Elevation: 1130 ft. / 344 m (estimated) Variation: 06E (1985) From city: 2 miles NE of HIAWATHA, KS Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time) Zip code: 66434
Hiawatha Municipal Airport What once was, the Hiawatha Airport My father hangered and flew a Cessna 152 out this airport when he owned a pharmacy, when we lived there FAA Identifier: K87 Lat/Long: 39-52-45.0120N / 095-31-30.9350W 39-52.750200N / 095-31.515583W 39.8791700 / -95.5252597 (estimated) Elevation: 1130 ft. / 344 m (estimated) Variation: 06E (1985) From city: 2 miles NE of HIAWATHA, KS Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time) Zip code: 66434
Kansas Infirmary The Brown County Kansas Infirmary
MHE Ewing Family Grave Graves of Melvin and Leah (Battin) Ewing and two of their seven children -- Lois and Marion. Sabetha Cemetery, Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas.

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BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
611 UTAH ST
HIAWATHA
KS
66434-2319

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MID # 8402000306
Name BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 480886284
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 217,902
REVENUE 215,597
LAT/LONG 39.851851, -95.535831
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 013
US Census Tract: 480700
US Census Block: 4029