JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LAKEFIELD, MN

Wildflowers in bloom at Martin J. Baker Waterfowl Production Area Photo by Kimberly Emerson/USFWS.
Wildflowers in bloom at Martin J. Baker Waterfowl Production Area Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Midwest Region

The Jackson County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Lakefield, Minnesota. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history and culture of Jackson County and the surrounding area. Founded in 1965, the society operates a museum, research center, and gift shop.

The museum features exhibits on local history, including artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the county's settlement, agriculture, industry, and social life. It also has a collection of Native American artifacts, including tools, weapons, and pottery. The research center provides access to genealogical and historical records, such as census data, newspapers, and maps. The gift shop offers a variety of souvenirs, books, and other items related to local history.

The society sponsors educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and special exhibits. It also maintains several historic sites in the area, including the historic Fort Belmont, a restored frontier fort from the 1860s.

Overall, the Jackson County Historical Society serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Jackson County and the surrounding area. Its museum, research center, and educational programs provide a unique perspective on the region's past and present.

JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LAKEFIELD MN. US MID #8402700338

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 64,003 from tax period 201311 (YYYYMM).

Wildflowers in bloom at Martin J. Baker Waterfowl Production Area Photo by Kimberly Emerson/USFWS.
Transformers Power station at the Heron Lake Bio-Energy Plant in Jackson County, Minnesota.
Pheasant Beautiful bird.
Red-winged Blackbird One of my favorite birds.
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Bird on Stalk Female Red-winged Blackbird in a cattail swamp. I really liked the linear pattern and the light/shadows.
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Contact JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
307 NORTH HIGHWAY 86
LAKEFIELD
MN
56150

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MID # 8402700338
Name JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 411250353
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201311
INCOME 64,211
REVENUE 64,003
LAT/LONG 43.677927, -95.175437
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 063
US Census Tract: 480300
US Census Block: 2043