MONITEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CALIFORNIA, MO

The Moniteau County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in California, Missouri. The society was established in 1964 with the mission of preserving and promoting the history of Moniteau County. The society manages a museum that features exhibits and artifacts that showcase the county's rich history, including items from the Native American, pioneer, and Civil War eras.

The museum is housed in the former St. Andrew's Catholic Church, which was built in 1907 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The building has been restored to its original condition, and visitors can explore the sanctuary, sacristy, and bell tower.

The Moniteau County Historical Society also maintains a research center that is open to the public. The center contains a variety of resources for genealogists, historians, and researchers, including books, maps, newspapers, and photographs. The society hosts regular events and programs, including lectures, tours, and historical reenactments.

The Moniteau County Historical Society is staffed by volunteers and relies on donations and grants to support its operations. The society is dedicated to preserving the history of Moniteau County and educating the public about the county's past.

MONITEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CALIFORNIA MO. US MID #8402900489

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).

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• telephone: 5737963563

MONITEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
201 N HIGH STREET
CALIFORNIA
MO
65018-1781

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