AUSTIN HISTORIC MINING DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

AUSTIN, NV

Austin, NV Stokes Castle (0768) Stokes Castle, early morning sun.  See descriptions with other Stokes Castle tagged pictures.
Austin, NV Stokes Castle (0768) Credit: DB's travels

The Austin Historic Mining District Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Austin, Nevada. Founded in 1986, the Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the mining district and the town of Austin, which was once a bustling center for silver mining in the late 19th century.

The Society operates a museum that houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the mining district's history. The museum also features exhibits on the town's early settlers, mining equipment, and the daily life of miners during the boom years.

The Society hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and historical reenactments. Members of the Society work with local schools to provide educational resources and opportunities for students to learn about the history of the mining district.

The Society is also involved in preservation efforts, working to maintain and restore historical buildings and landmarks in the town. The Society has worked to preserve the historic Stokes Castle, a unique stone structure built in the early 20th century by a wealthy mining investor.

Overall, the Austin Historic Mining District Historical Society plays an important role in preserving the rich history of the mining district and sharing it with future generations.

AUSTIN HISTORIC MINING DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AUSTIN NV. US MID #8403200198

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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AUSTIN HISTORIC MINING DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 25
AUSTIN
NV
89310

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AUSTIN HISTORIC MINING DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403200198
Name AUSTIN HISTORIC MINING DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 943210921
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.71503, -117.085582
CODES FIPS State Code: 32
FIPS County Code:
US Census Tract:
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