CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOC

PRINCETON, KY

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Caldwell County Historical Railroad Society is a non-profit organization located in Princeton, Kentucky that is dedicated to preserving the history of railroading in the region. Founded in 1983, the society has amassed an impressive collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the railroads that once traversed the county.

One of the society's main attractions is the restored depot in Princeton, which was built in 1902 and served as a passenger and freight station for the Illinois Central Railroad until the 1960s. Today, the depot serves as a museum and features exhibits on the history of railroading in Caldwell County.

The society also operates a miniature train that runs on a track behind the depot, providing visitors with a unique way to experience the thrill of railroading. In addition, the society hosts regular events and activities, including train rides, model train shows, and historical presentations.

Over the years, the Caldwell County Historical Railroad Society has played an important role in preserving the region's railroad history and educating the public about this important aspect of local history. Whether you are a train enthusiast or simply interested in learning more about the history of Caldwell County, a visit to the society's museum and depot is sure to be a fascinating and informative experience.

CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PRINCETON KY. US MID #8402100338

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 CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOC

CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1
PRINCETON
KY
42445-4244

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CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOC Information

MID # 8402100338
Name CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOC
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 611206555
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.116068, -87.880479
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 033
US Census Tract: 920200
US Census Block: 4002