HEDDON MUSEUM

DOWAGIAC, MI

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Heddon Museum is a historical museum located in Dowagiac, Michigan. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Heddon Fishing Tackle Company, which was founded in 1902 and became one of the largest fishing tackle companies in the world. The museum houses a vast collection of fishing lures, rods, reels, and other fishing gear produced by the company over the years. Visitors to the museum can also see the original office of James Heddon, the founder of the company, which has been preserved as it was in the early 1900s.

In addition to the fishing gear, the museum also displays a collection of photographs, documents, and other artifacts that tell the story of the company and its impact on the fishing industry. Visitors can learn about the innovations and advancements made by the company, as well as the challenges it faced over the years.

The Heddon Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in fishing history or the history of American industry. The museum is open to the public and offers guided tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year.

HEDDON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DOWAGIAC MI. US MID #8402600141

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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Contact HEDDON MUSEUM

telephone: 2697824068

HEDDON MUSEUM
414 WEST ST
DOWAGIAC
MI
49047

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HEDDON MUSEUM Information

MID #	8402600141
Name	HEDDON MUSEUM
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Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
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INCOME	0
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LAT/LONG	41.986503, -86.115013
CODES	FIPS State Code: 26 FIPS County Code: 027 US Census Tract: 001900 US Census Block: 4030