MONTEREY DEPOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MONTEREY, TN

Credit: Old Shoe Woman

The Monterey Depot Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Monterey, TN. Its primary focus is on preserving the history of the town and the surrounding area. The society is housed in the historic Monterey Depot, which was built in 1904 and served as a hub for the Tennessee Central Railroad until the 1950s.

The Monterey Depot Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the depot and its history, as well as the history of the surrounding area. The society hosts regular events and exhibits that showcase the history of the town and its people, including artifacts and photographs from the early days of Monterey.

In addition to preserving history, the Monterey Depot Historical Society is also involved in community outreach and education. The society hosts educational programs for local schools and organizations, and also partners with other local groups to promote cultural and historical events.

Overall, the Monterey Depot Historical Society is a vital organization in the Monterey community, working to preserve the town's rich history and promote education and outreach for future generations.

MONTEREY DEPOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MONTEREY TN. US MID #8404700180

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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Contact MONTEREY DEPOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MONTEREY DEPOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1002
MONTEREY
TN
38574

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MID # 8404700180
Name MONTEREY DEPOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 260497044
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.124963, -85.247299
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 141
US Census Tract: 000100
US Census Block: 3103