ELGIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ELGIN, NE

Catherine inside Neligh Mill, Neligh, Nebraska
Catherine inside Neligh Mill, Neligh, Nebraska Credit: ali eminov

The Elgin Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Elgin, Nebraska, dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of the city and the surrounding area. Founded in 1971, the society has been actively collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the area's past.

The society operates a museum, which is housed in the former Burlington Northern Railroad Depot building. The museum features displays and exhibits showcasing the history of Elgin and the surrounding region, including exhibits on the railroad, farming, and pioneer life. The museum also houses a research library, which is open to the public and contains a wealth of information about the area's history.

The Elgin Historical Society also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including an annual Pioneer Day celebration, which features demonstrations of pioneer crafts and skills, as well as live music and food. The society also offers educational programs for local schools and community groups.

Membership in the Elgin Historical Society is open to anyone interested in preserving and promoting the history of the area. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and are invited to attend society meetings and events. Donations of historical artifacts, photographs, and documents are always welcome and can be arranged by contacting the society.

ELGIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ELGIN NE. US MID #8403100157

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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ELGIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
51100 836 RD
ELGIN
NE
68636

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ELGIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403100157
Name ELGIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 363786735
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.97324, -98.171094
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 183
US Census Tract: 973600
US Census Block: 1055