MC LEAN COUNTY MUSEUM

WASHBURN, ND

Earth-Covered Lodges -- 1832 Knife River Village of the Hidatsa Tribe,
in what today is North Dakota, painted by George Catlin
-- Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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“The groups of lodges around me presented a very curious 
and pleasing appearance."
-- George Catlin
Earth-Covered Lodges -- 1832 Credit: JFGryphon

The McLean County Museum is a historical museum located in Washburn, North Dakota. It is housed in a building that was once the Washburn High School and has been renovated to serve as a space for preserving and showcasing the history of the region.

The museum features exhibits that highlight the history of McLean County, including displays on the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the development of agriculture and industry in the region.

Visitors can also learn about the local people who helped shape the county's history, including politicians, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. The museum has a collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and other historical objects that help tell the story of McLean County's past.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum hosts events and educational programs throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and workshops. It is open to the public during regular business hours and welcomes visitors of all ages to come and explore the rich history of McLean County.

MC LEAN COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WASHBURN ND. US MID #8403800012

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact MC LEAN COUNTY MUSEUM

MC LEAN COUNTY MUSEUM
602 MAIN ST
WASHBURN
ND
58577

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MC LEAN COUNTY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403800012
Name MC LEAN COUNTY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 47.289824, -101.030915
CODES FIPS State Code: 38
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 960800
US Census Block: 2273