WATAUGA VALLEY RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM INC

JOHNSON CITY, TN

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The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum Inc. in Johnson City, TN is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and education of the area’s railroad history. Founded in 1990, the museum is located in the historic Southern Railway Depot, which opened in 1908 and operated until 1971. The museum features a variety of artifacts, photographs, and displays from the area’s railroad past. Visitors can view the restored passenger station, the original Southern Railway freight depot, and the freight and caboose area.

The museum is home to several historic locomotives and rolling stock, including a 1908 2-6-0 steam locomotive and a 1926 Southern Railway caboose. There is also a reconstructed engine house and an operating model railroad. The museum offers a variety of educational opportunities, including guided and self-guided tours, school field trips, and educational programs. The museum is also home to several special events, including an annual Railroad Days celebration and an annual model railroad show.

The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum Inc. is a great resource for learning about the area’s railroad history and provides an exciting and educational experience for visitors of all ages. The museum is open to the public and admission is free, making it an excellent place to explore and learn about the area’s rich railroad heritage.

WATAUGA VALLEY RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in JOHNSON CITY TN. US MID #8404700209

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 108,694 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact WATAUGA VALLEY RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM INC

WATAUGA VALLEY RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 432
JOHNSON CITY
TN
37605-0432

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MID # 8404700209
Name WATAUGA VALLEY RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 275532909
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 164,873
REVENUE 108,694
LAT/LONG 36.319701, -82.344694
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 179
US Census Tract: 060900
US Census Block: 1007