PORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CARROLLTON, KY

Old Sulphur-Bedford Road Bridge (Trimble County, Kentucky) Historic Sulphur-Bedford Road Bridge over the Little Kentucky River in Trimble County, Kentucky.  The two-span double-intersection Warren through truss bridge was built by the Capitol Construction Company of Columbus, Ohio in 1901.  It formerly carried KY 3175 and was abandoned in 1999 when it was bypassed by a new bridge.
Old Sulphur-Bedford Road Bridge (Trimble County, Kentucky) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Port William Historical Society (PWHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the town of Port William, Kentucky. Established in 1984, the society operates the Port William Historical Museum and the Port William Town Hall, both located in downtown Carrollton, Kentucky. The museum contains a collection of artifacts and photographs, which document the history of the town and its people, from its earliest settlers to the present day.

The Town Hall is a restored 18th-century building, which houses a collection of original documents and records, including military discharge papers, census reports, and old photographs. The society also operates an online archive, which provides access to the full range of material in the museum’s collection.

In addition to its museum and town hall, the PWHS is active in the local community, providing educational programs, lectures, and workshops. The society also sponsors an annual festival, which celebrates the town’s history and culture with music, food, and games.

The PWHS is funded by donations, grants, and membership dues. Membership is open to the public and includes access to the museum and archives, as well as discounts on events and educational programs. The society is managed by a board of directors, with a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.

The Port William Historical Society is an invaluable resource for the community, preserving the history and culture of Port William, Kentucky.

PORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CARROLLTON KY. US MID #8402100267

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).

Contact PORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX253
CARROLLTON
KY
41008-0253

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MID # 8402100267
Name PORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 610917188
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.669316, -85.168028
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 041
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 3001