WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WOOSTER, OH
The Wayne County Historical Society in Wooster, Ohio is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Wayne County and its people. Founded in 1877, it is the oldest organization of its kind in the state. The museum is located on East Bowman Street near downtown Wooster. It houses collections of photographs, artifacts, documents and other historical items related to the county’s past.
The Society also serves as a research resource for genealogists, historians and others interested in learning more about Wayne County. It offers educational programming for children and adults, including lectures, tours of the museum, and other special events. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter that is sent to members.
The Society’s archives include over 2,000 photographs and more than 20,000 books, documents and artifacts. Notable items in the collection include the George and Martha Washington Bible, a Revolutionary War flag and a Confederate soldier’s uniform. The Society also holds the papers of prominent Wayne County residents, including the papers of President William McKinley.
The Wayne County Historical Society is open to the public and admission is free. It is dedicated to preserving the history of Wayne County and educating the public about its past.
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WOOSTER OH. US MID #8403900911
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 132,191 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- website: http://www.waynehistorical.org
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO
546 E BOWMAN ST
WOOSTER
OH
44691-3110
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WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
MID # | 8403900911 |
Name | WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO |
Alternate Name | WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 340961709 |
NTEECC | A82 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 234,507 |
REVENUE | 132,191 |
LAT/LONG | 40.804951, -81.933769 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 39 FIPS County Code: 169 US Census Tract: 000100 US Census Block: 2020 |