LINCOLN PARISH MUSEUM

RUSTON, LA

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The Lincoln Parish Museum is a historical museum located in Ruston, Louisiana. It was established in 1984 and is housed in the historic Ruston Fire Station No. 1, which was built in 1922. The museum's mission is to preserve and promote the history and culture of Lincoln Parish.

The museum features exhibits that cover a wide range of topics, including the history of the area's Native American populations, the Civil War, the railroad industry, and the growth and development of Ruston. Visitors can explore a variety of artifacts, documents, photographs, and interactive displays, as well as watch educational films and participate in hands-on activities.

One of the museum's main attractions is the collection of antique fire trucks and firefighting equipment, which is displayed in the original fire station bays. Other notable exhibits include a replica of a 19th-century general store, a reconstructed one-room schoolhouse, and a display of artifacts from the area's early settlers.

The Lincoln Parish Museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free.

LINCOLN PARISH MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RUSTON LA. US MID #8402200128

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 43,920 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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LINCOLN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
609 N VIENNA ST
RUSTON
LA
71270-3842

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LINCOLN PARISH MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402200128
Name LINCOLN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name LINCOLN PARISH MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237433587
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 43,920
REVENUE 43,920
LAT/LONG 32.53465, -92.637702
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 960400
US Census Block: 3047