GRANT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

MASON, KY

A few old-growth forests remain "I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree" –excerpt from the poem Trees by New Jersey poet Joyce Kilmer It is quite difficult to find virgin or old-growth forests that have never been logged in Kentucky. After all, hardwood lumber fetched good prices on the market, and farm fields produced food for settlers. Kentucky has seven small public nature reserves of old-growth forests. I so far have visited four of these, characterized by their massive hardwood trees. Lovely hikes. These are more like woods than large forests. These small tracts were often intentionally preserved by their previous owners, such as this small old-growth woodland nature preserve in Northern Kentucky between a skate shoot and a housing tract.
A few old-growth forests remain Credit: sniggie

The Grant County Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Mason, Kentucky. Founded in 1965, the society works to preserve the history and heritage of Grant County. The society operates a museum, which houses artifacts and displays related to the county's past. The museum also has several interactive exhibits, including an outdoor living history area.

The society collects, preserves, and displays artifacts related to the area's history, including Native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, and items from the county's early settlers. It also works to document the history of Grant County through its archives, which include photographs, documents, and other historical records.

The society regularly hosts events and programs, such as lectures, workshops, and presentations. It also offers educational programs for students of all ages, including field trips and visits to the museum. The Grant County Historical Society also provides research services, such as genealogy and local history research.

The society's newsletter, "The Grant County Historian," is published quarterly and contains news and information about the society's activities and events. Members of the society receive a discount on admission to the museum, a subscription to the newsletter, and access to the research library. The society also offers memberships to local organizations, businesses, and individuals.

GRANT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MASON KY. US MID #8402100186

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

A few old-growth forests remain "I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree" –excerpt from the poem Trees by New Jersey poet Joyce Kilmer It is quite difficult to find virgin or old-growth forests that have never been logged in Kentucky. After all, hardwood lumber fetched good prices on the market, and farm fields produced food for settlers. Kentucky has seven small public nature reserves of old-growth forests. I so far have visited four of these, characterized by their massive hardwood trees. Lovely hikes. These are more like woods than large forests. These small tracts were often intentionally preserved by their previous owners, such as this small old-growth woodland nature preserve in Northern Kentucky between a skate shoot and a housing tract.
Alvin Montjoy House - Falmouth, KY The Alvin Mountjoy Log Cabin is the oldest house still remaining in Falmouth. The cabin was built around 1795 by Alvin Mountjoy, one of Falmouth’s first settlers and Lieutenant for the American Revolution. It is believed that in this cabin, the peace officers, magistrates and commissioners met by appointment on July 4, 1799 to draw up the city charter. It is listed on the national Register of Historic Places as part of the Central Falmouth Historic District More info here on page 64: <a href="https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/a69e079c-23d2-43f0-8696-4391b23742e8" rel="noreferrer nofollow">npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/a69e079c-23d2-43f0-8696-4391b2...</a>
Amish Mennonite horse-drawn buggy along U.S. Route 127 in Owenton, Kentucky
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Credentials Sparta, KY. July 30, 2023. Shot on a Bronica RF645 and Kodak Portra 800. Developed and scanned by <a href="https://thedarkroom.com/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">The Darkroom</a>.
Citizens Telephone Building, Main Street, Williamstown, KY Built in the mid-20th Century, this Colonial Revival-style building was constructed as an exchange for the Citizens Telephone Company. The building features a red flemish bond brick exterior, nine-over-nine double-hung windows, a projected front entrance vestibule with chamfered corners and a copper roof, a front door with a decorative transom, and a front and side gable roof.
Citizens Telephone Building, Main Street, Williamstown, KY Built in the mid-20th Century, this Colonial Revival-style building was constructed as an exchange for the Citizens Telephone Company. The building features a red flemish bond brick exterior, nine-over-nine double-hung windows, a projected front entrance vestibule with chamfered corners and a copper roof, a front door with a decorative transom, and a front and side gable roof.
Williamstown Post Office, Main Street, Williamstown, KY Built in 1940-1941, this Colonial Revival-style building was designed by Louis A. Simon to serve as a United States Post Office for Williamstown, Kentucky. The building features a red brick exterior, twelve-over-twelve double-hung windows with arched upper sash, limestone trim, a front and sides gable roof, a front entrance door with granite steps, an arched transom, and a decorative trim surround.
Williamstown Post Office, Main Street, Williamstown, KY Built in 1940-1941, this Colonial Revival-style building was designed by Louis A. Simon to serve as a United States Post Office for Williamstown, Kentucky. The building features a red brick exterior, twelve-over-twelve double-hung windows with arched upper sash, limestone trim, a front and sides gable roof, a front entrance door with granite steps, an arched transom, and a decorative trim surround.
Williamstown Baptist Church, Main Street, Williamstown, KY8539 Built in 1966, this Modern building was constructed to house the congregation of Williamstown Baptist Church. The building features a front-gable roof, a modernist spire, brown brick cladding, a front portico with a barrel vaulted roof, and stained glass windows.
Williamstown Baptist Church, Main Street, Williamstown, KY Built in 1966, this Modern building was constructed to house the congregation of Williamstown Baptist Church. The building features a front-gable roof, a modernist spire, brown brick cladding, a front portico with a barrel vaulted roof, and stained glass windows.
Williamstown Post Office, Main Street, Williamstown, KY Built in 1940-1941, this Colonial Revival-style building was designed by Louis A. Simon to serve as a United States Post Office for Williamstown, Kentucky. The building features a red brick exterior, twelve-over-twelve double-hung windows with arched upper sash, limestone trim, a front and sides gable roof, a front entrance door with granite steps, an arched transom, and a decorative trim surround.

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GRANT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 33
MASON
KY
41054

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MID # 8402100186
Name GRANT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 310927113
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201106
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.57624, -84.586273
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 081
US Census Tract: 920300
US Census Block: 5068