JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

SYLVA, NC

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The Jackson County Historical Association (JCHA) is a non-profit organization that works to preserve and promote the history of Jackson County, North Carolina. Founded in 1949, the JCHA is dedicated to preserving the county’s past for future generations. The organization collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, photographs, documents, and oral histories related to the county’s history.

In addition to preserving its past, the JCHA also works to educate the public about its history. The organization hosts lectures and workshops, as well as offers educational programs in local schools. It also maintains a research library and archives that are open to the public, and publishes a quarterly newsletter.

The JCHA headquarters is located in the historic courthouse in Sylva, NC. The building was built in 1881 and has served as the headquarters of the organization since 1949. The courthouse houses the JCHA’s collection of artifacts and documents, as well as its library and archives.

The JCHA is also actively involved in the local community. The organization sponsors a variety of events, including the annual Jackson County Heritage Festival and the Jackson County Library’s “Books and Bears” program. The JCHA also hosts a variety of volunteer and fundraising opportunities throughout the year.

The Jackson County Historical Association is an important part of the county’s heritage, and it is dedicated to ensuring its history is preserved for future generations.

JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SYLVA NC. US MID #8403700555

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).

Contact JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 173
SYLVA
NC
28779

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JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Information

MID # 8403700555
Name JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 561564324
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.351249, -83.219276
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 099
US Census Tract: 950400
US Census Block: 2096