MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

FRANKLIN, NC

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The Macon County Historical Museum is located in the town of Franklin, North Carolina. It is a museum that is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the local area. The museum is housed in the old courthouse building, which was built in 1855 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of Macon County. One of the most popular exhibits is the Native American exhibit, which features artifacts and information about the Cherokee people who once inhabited the area. The museum also has exhibits on the Civil War, early settlers, and the logging industry that was once prominent in the region.

Visitors can also explore the old courtroom, which has been restored to its original condition. The museum also houses a research library, which contains books, documents, and photographs related to the history of Macon County.

The Macon County Historical Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. The museum is a great place to learn about the rich history and culture of the local area and is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and heritage.

MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FRANKLIN NC. US MID #8403700822

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 119,665 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

Contact MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
36 W MAIN ST
FRANKLIN
NC
28734-3006

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MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403700822
Name MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581474825
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 131,793
REVENUE 119,665
LAT/LONG 35.180567, -83.385829
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 113
US Census Tract: 970301
US Census Block: 4068