HATTON-EIELSON MUSEUM

HATTON, ND

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The Hatton-Eielson Museum is a small museum located in Hatton, North Dakota. It was established in 1991 in honor of the town's most famous resident, Carl Ben Eielson, who was a pioneering aviator and explorer. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once the First National Bank of Hatton.

The museum's main focus is on Carl Ben Eielson's life and achievements. Visitors can view exhibits that showcase his aviation career, including his flights across the Arctic and his work as a pilot during World War I. The museum also features displays on Eielson's personal life, including his childhood in Hatton and his marriage to Maud Willard, who was a prominent writer and activist.

In addition to the Eielson exhibits, the museum also has displays on the history of Hatton and the surrounding area. Visitors can learn about the town's early settlers, local businesses, and cultural traditions. The museum also has a collection of artifacts, including antique farming equipment and household items.

Overall, the Hatton-Eielson Museum is a small but informative museum that offers a glimpse into the life and accomplishments of one of North Dakota's most notable residents. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in aviation history or local North Dakota history.

HATTON-EIELSON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HATTON ND. US MID #8403800022

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).

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HATTON-EIELSON MUSEUM
405 EIELSON ST
HATTON
ND
58240

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HATTON-EIELSON MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403800022
Name HATTON-EIELSON 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 47.637824, -97.456424
CODES FIPS State Code: 38
FIPS County Code: 097
US Census Tract: 970100
US Census Block: 3101