SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOC
LAPORTE, PA
The Sullivan County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Laporte, Pennsylvania. The society was formed in 1907 and has since been dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Sullivan County. The society houses an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the county's history.
The society's museum is located in the former county jail building, which was constructed in 1893. The building was used as a jail until 1991, and then it was converted into a museum. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The museum features exhibits that showcase the county's history, including displays on the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area, the timber and coal industries that drove the county's economy, and the local military history. The museum also features a genealogy library that contains numerous resources to help visitors research their family history.
The society hosts events throughout the year, including historical lectures, presentations, and tours. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter that provides updates on the society's activities and articles on local history.
Overall, the Sullivan County Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history and culture of Sullivan County. Its museum and resources provide a glimpse into the county's rich past and its impact on the region and the state.
SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LAPORTE PA. US MID #8404200064
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
Contact SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOC
- telephone: 5709465020
SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOC
MEYLERT ST
LAPORTE
PA
18626
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SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOC Information
| MID # | 8404200064 |
| Name | SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOC |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 41.4232074, -76.4954359 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 113 US Census Tract: 960100 US Census Block: 1222 |