GULF MOBILE & OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

MARION, TN

Credit: Sean Davis

The Gulf Mobile & Ohio Historical Society Inc. in Marion, Tennessee was founded in 1976 by a small group of rail enthusiasts who sought to preserve the history of the Gulf Mobile & Ohio Railroad. The Society is a non-profit organization focusing on the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the railroad's history. The Society operates the Gulf Mobile & Ohio Railroad Museum, which is located in Marion and houses artifacts and displays related to the G.M. & O. Railroad. The Society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, "The GM&O Dispatcher," and holds an annual meeting.

The GM&O Historical Society also maintains an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and other memorabilia related to the GM&O Railroad. The GM&O Historical Society is a member of the Tennessee Historical Society, the National Railway Historical Society, and the American Association of Railway Museums. The Society also works with local schools, civic organizations, and other groups to promote the history and heritage of the GM&O Railroad.

In addition to the museum, the GM&O Historical Society also hosts various events throughout the year, such as open houses, railfan excursions, and other special events. The Society also works with local libraries and museums to promote the history of the GM&O Railroad. The Society also works with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum to promote the history of railroading in the Tennessee Valley.

The GM&O Historical Society strives to ensure that the history of the GM&O Railroad is preserved for future generations to enjoy. The Society is an important part of the Marion community and works to ensure that the history of the GM&O Railroad is not forgotten.

GULF MOBILE & OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MARION TN. US MID #8404700238

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).

Contact GULF MOBILE & OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

GULF MOBILE & OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 1753
MARION
TN
38183-2303

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MID # 8404700238
Name GULF MOBILE & OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371054788
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.096163, -89.803609
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 157
US Census Tract: 021351
US Census Block: 3009