BIG STONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ORTONVILLE, MN

Leopard frog Ready for spring? This leopard frog sure is! Despite remaining snow, amphibians are emerging in parts of Minnesota, including Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge.

Photo by Mike Budd/USFWS.
Leopard frog Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Midwest Region

Big Stone County Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Ortonville, Minnesota, that is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Big Stone County and its surrounding areas. The society was established in 1976 and has since collected and organized a vast collection of historical artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of the county's past.

The society operates a museum in Ortonville that houses its collections and offers visitors an opportunity to explore the area's rich history. The museum has several galleries that are dedicated to different aspects of the county's past, including exhibits on the Native American tribes that once lived in the area, the early pioneers and settlers, and the agricultural and industrial developments that shaped the county's economy.

In addition to the museum, the Big Stone County Historical Society hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and workshops. The society also maintains a research library that is open to the public and provides access to a wealth of historical information and resources.

Overall, the Big Stone County Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and sharing the history of Big Stone County and its people, and it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the area's past.

BIG STONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ORTONVILLE MN. US MID #8402700347

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: $ 29,958 from tax period 201312 (YYYYMM).

Contact BIG STONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BIG STONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
985 US HIGHWAY 12
ORTONVILLE
MN
56278-4101

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BIG STONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402700347
Name BIG STONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name BIG STONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 411283076
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 29,958
REVENUE 29,958
LAT/LONG 45.296793, -96.43172
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 011
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 1034