FORTSON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

ODENVILLE, AL

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The Fortson Museum & Archives in Odenville, Alabama, is a historical repository and genealogical research facility located in the heart of St. Clair County. The museum was established in 1960 by local historian and genealogist, Evelyn Fortson. It is located in the historic town of Odenville, which is a short drive from Birmingham, the state’s largest city.

The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts and documents, including military records, photographs, and documents related to the history of the area. It also includes a library of books and periodicals related to the area, as well as a variety of other resources.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and field trips that focus on the history and culture of the area. The museum also hosts events such as living history days, which feature period-appropriate reenactments of life in the area.

The Fortson Museum & Archives is a great resource for local history and genealogy and serves as a reminder of the area’s rich history. It is open to the public and is a great place for families to explore and learn about the area’s past.

FORTSON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES is a History Museum in ODENVILLE AL. US MID #8400100190

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). 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).

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Contact FORTSON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

FORTSON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
140 BLAIR FARMS RD
ODENVILLE
AL
35120-4412

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FORTSON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Information

MID # 8400100190
Name FORTSON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371548000
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.655268, -86.411431
CODES FIPS State Code: 01
FIPS County Code: 115
US Census Tract: 040106
US Census Block: 2041