HARPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LAVERNE, OK

Old MK&T Depot (Laverne, Oklahoma) Historic 1912 Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway (MKT or Katy) Depot in Laverne Oklahoma.  Passenger service stopped in 1938.  The station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 (NRHP No. 84003046).
Old MK&T Depot (Laverne, Oklahoma) Credit: cmh2315fl

Harper County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Laverne, Oklahoma, dedicated to preserving the rich history and culture of Harper County and the surrounding regions. The society was founded in 1973 and has been actively collecting and preserving artifacts, documents, and photographs ever since.

The society operates a museum that houses a vast collection of historical items, including Native American artifacts, early pioneer and homesteading tools, antique farm equipment, and military memorabilia. The museum also features exhibits on the oil and gas industry, transportation, and education in Harper County.

In addition to the museum, the Harper County Historical Society hosts regular events and activities, including historical reenactments, guest speakers, and educational programs for schools and community groups. The society also maintains a genealogical library and offers research services to those interested in exploring their family history.

The Harper County Historical Society is run by a dedicated team of volunteers who are committed to preserving and sharing the history of their community. The society welcomes visitors from around the world and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Oklahoma's rich heritage.

HARPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LAVERNE OK. US MID #8404000305

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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 HARPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HARPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 496
LAVERNE
OK
73848

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HARPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404000305
Name HARPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 730951811
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.701511, -99.898014
CODES FIPS State Code: 40
FIPS County Code: 059
US Census Tract: 952200
US Census Block: 1480