GREENE COUNTY MUSEUM

LEAKESVILLE, MS

Green Logging Co Heisler no. 8 1916
Green Logging Co Heisler no. 8 Credit: Trainiac

The Greene County Museum is a historical institution located in Leakesville, Mississippi. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Greene County, which was founded in 1811 and is home to several small towns and communities.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was once the county's first courthouse. The building was constructed in 1860 and has been restored to its original condition. It features exhibits that highlight the county's early settlers, industries, and events.

Visitors to the Greene County Museum can explore a variety of exhibits, including displays on Native American artifacts, the Civil War, and the county's agriculture and forestry industries. There are also exhibits dedicated to prominent local figures, such as Mississippi Governor Charles Clark.

The museum also features a research library with an extensive collection of books, documents, and photographs related to the history of Greene County. Visitors can access the library by appointment.

Overall, the Greene County Museum is an excellent resource for those interested in learning more about the history and culture of this unique region of Mississippi. It is open to the public and offers educational programming and events throughout the year.

GREENE COUNTY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LEAKESVILLE MS. US MID #8402800143

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).

Green Logging Co Heisler no. 8 1916
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Merrill Bridge (George County, Mississippi) Historic 1928 Merrill Bridge over the Pascagoula River in George County, Mississippi. The bridge is a two-span Parker through truss. Designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1993 (039-LUC-5101-ML).
Merrill Bridge (George County, Mississippi) Historic 1928 Merrill Bridge over the Pascagoula River in George County, Mississippi. The bridge is a two-span Parker through truss. Designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1993 (039-LUC-5101-ML).
Merrill Bridge (George County, Mississippi) Historic 1928 Merrill Bridge over the Pascagoula River in George County, Mississippi. The bridge is a two-span Parker through truss. Designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1993 (039-LUC-5101-ML).
Merrill Bridge (George County, Mississippi) Historic 1928 Merrill Bridge over the Pascagoula River in George County, Mississippi. The bridge is a two-span Parker through truss. Designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1993 (039-LUC-5101-ML).
Merrill Bridge (George County, Mississippi) Historic 1928 Merrill Bridge over the Pascagoula River in George County, Mississippi. The bridge is a two-span Parker through truss. Designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1993 (039-LUC-5101-ML).
Merrill Bridge (George County, Mississippi) Historic 1928 Merrill Bridge over the Pascagoula River in George County, Mississippi. The bridge is a two-span Parker through truss. Designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1993 (039-LUC-5101-ML).
McLain Leaf River Bridge (Greene County, Mississippi) Closed Leaf River truss bridge near McLain, Mississippi.
McLain Leaf River Bridge (Greene County, Mississippi) Historic Neely-Mclain Road Bridge over the Leaf River in Greene County, Mississippi. The bridge was built in 1907 and is a Parker through truss. The bridge was posted to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP Structure #88002478). Designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1987.
McLain Leaf River Bridge (Greene County, Mississippi) Closed Leaf River truss bridge near McLain, Mississippi. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a Mississippi Landmark.

Contact GREENE COUNTY MUSEUM

GREENE COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 841
LEAKESVILLE
MS
39451

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MID # 8402800143
Name GREENE COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name GREENE COUNTY MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 510476482
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 31.148953, -88.568436
CODES FIPS State Code: 28
FIPS County Code: 041
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 1089