MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MERCER, PA

Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024 Before maximum--there were clouds in the sky, but that made the photos moody and evocative. As always, God is true to His covenant with creation.
Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024 Credit: Spherical Bull

The Mercer County Historical Society is a local nonprofit organization located in Mercer, Pennsylvania. The society was established in 1887 and has since been dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Mercer County. The organization operates several historic sites and museums, including the Mercer County Courthouse, the Rural Life Museum, and the Buhl Mansion.

The Mercer County Courthouse is a beautifully restored historic building that houses the society's administrative offices, as well as a research library and archives. The Rural Life Museum is a collection of historic buildings and artifacts that showcase the agricultural and rural history of the region. The Buhl Mansion is a grand 19th-century mansion that has been restored to its former glory and is available for public tours.

The historical society also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and exhibits. The society's mission is to foster an appreciation for the rich history of Mercer County and to inspire future generations to preserve and protect this important legacy. With its extensive collection of artifacts and archives, the Mercer County Historical Society is an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the region.

MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MERCER PA. US MID #8404201095

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 153,286 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024 Before maximum--there were clouds in the sky, but that made the photos moody and evocative. As always, God is true to His covenant with creation.
April 16, 2023: Rural scenery off Interstate 79, Lake Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania For the most part, pastoral farmland characterizes the scenery along Interstate 79 in Pennsylvania. A good example is seen in this photo, taken from the northbound lanes in Lake Township, Mercer County.
6/27/81, Ex. C&O 4-8-4 614 The Chessie Safety Express rolls through Hillsville, PA on its way to Youngstown then on to Akron where it will spend the night.
6/27/81, P&LE U28B 2808 Caught off guard with this train and shutter speed a bit slow! Heading toward Youngstown at Hillsville, PA.
6/28/81, Ex. C&O 4-8-4 614 The Chessie Safety Express rolls under the US 224 bridge in Edinburg, PA on its ferry move to Pittsburgh, PA.
6/25/81, Chessie System caboose 904091 Chessie System caboose 904091 on a westbound freight at Edinburg, PA. I believe it was built in 1980 by Fruit Growers Express, who built cabooses for its owners roads. It is class C-27A.
6/25/81, Conrail B23-7 1922 Conrail B23-7 1922 leads a westbound at Edinburg, PA on the P&LE main. In just over a half mile it will cross the OH-PA line into Lowellville, OH.
6/25/81, Chessie System GP40-2 4403 A westbound Chessie System freight heads toward Youngstown, OH lead by GP40-2 4403 near the OH-PA line at Edinburgh, PA.
6/25/81, Conrail B23-7 1922 Conrail B23-7 1922 leads a westbound at Edinburg, PA on the P&LE main. In just over a half mile it will cross the OH-PA line into Lowellville, OH.
6/25/81, Conrail westbound freight A Conrail westbound led by B23-7 1922 chugs toward the OH-PA line on 6/25/81. Conrail caboose 21285 was built in 1978 by Fruit growers Express in Alexandria, VA and is class N-21.
6/1/81, Conrail GP38 7794 Built 10/69 as Penn Central 7794, it is hauling the empty hot metal train back to Youngstown from Sharon, PA. At the former Erie yard in Hubbard, OH.
6/27/81, Ex. C&O 4-8-4 614 The former C&O 4-8-4 614 takes a breather in the New Castle, PA yard while the crowd gives it the once over. This was an Akron to Pittsburgh, PA round trip.

Contact MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
119 S PITT ST
MERCER
PA
16137-1211

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MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404201095
Name MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251086800
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 1,250,707
REVENUE 153,286
LAT/LONG 41.232869, -80.247448
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 085
US Census Tract: 032602
US Census Block: 3051