RUSSELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RUSSELL, KS

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The Russell County Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Russell, Kansas and the surrounding area. Founded in 1968, the society operates a museum in downtown Russell that showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the region's history, including displays on local agriculture, transportation, military history, and pioneer life.

The museum's collections include photographs, documents, tools, clothing, and other objects that help tell the story of Russell County's past. Visitors can explore exhibits on topics such as the Santa Fe Trail, the Dust Bowl, and the area's Native American history, as well as view a replica of a pioneer cabin and other historical structures.

In addition to its museum, the Russell County Historical Society sponsors events and educational programs throughout the year, including lectures, walking tours, and special exhibits. The society also maintains a research library and archives that are open to the public by appointment.

Overall, the Russell County Historical Society plays an important role in preserving the history and heritage of its community, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the people, places, and events that have shaped Russell County over the years.

RUSSELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a History Museum in RUSSELL KS. US MID #8402000502

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). 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: $ 60,985 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Cathedral on the Plains - St. Fidelis Basilica - Victoria, Kansas The church was built from 1908 to 1911. According to the church history, each member of the church who was 12 or older was asked to give $45 a year and six wagonloads of stone to help construct the building. The nickname The Cathedral of the Plains was bestowed by former presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan after he visited the town in 1912. Its 48 historic stained-glass windows were installed in 1916, by Munich Studios in Chicago, at a cost of $3,700, and now valued at more than $1 million. The church was added to the National Register in 1971.

After approval by the Vatican in early March 2014, Bishop Edward Weisenburger of the Diocese of Salina dedicated St. Fidelis Church as a Minor Basilica on Saturday, June 7, 2014.

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Contact RUSSELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RUSSELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 245
RUSSELL
KS
67665-0245

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MID #	8402000502
Name	RUSSELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	486111608
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	60,985
REVENUE	60,985
LAT/LONG	38.883263, -98.861307
CODES	FIPS State Code: 20 FIPS County Code: 167 US Census Tract: 973800 US Census Block: 3036