MEIGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DECATUR, TN

Watts Bar Lake above Watts Bar Dam, Spring City, Tennessee, USA
Watts Bar Lake above Watts Bar Dam, Spring City, Tennessee, USA Credit: davidratledge

The Meigs County Historical Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1977 by a group of local history enthusiasts in Decatur, Tennessee. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich historical heritage of Meigs County and its surrounding areas.

The society operates a museum housed in the former Meigs County Jail, which was built in the 1890s and served as the county jail until the 1970s. The museum contains a variety of exhibits showcasing local history, including artifacts, photographs, and documents. Visitors can learn about the area's Native American history, early settlers, agriculture, industry, and notable residents.

The Meigs County Historical Society also maintains a research library with a collection of books, maps, and other resources for genealogical and historical research. The society hosts regular events and activities, including lectures, tours, and community outreach programs.

Membership in the Meigs County Historical Society is open to anyone with an interest in local history. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and are invited to participate in society activities and events. The society relies on donations and grants to fund its operations and maintain its collections.

Overall, the Meigs County Historical Society is an important resource for preserving and sharing the history of Meigs County, Tennessee, and promoting a greater understanding of the area's cultural heritage.

MEIGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DECATUR TN. US MID #8404700418

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).

Watts Bar Lake above Watts Bar Dam, Spring City, Tennessee, USA
Bare trees above Watts Bar Lake, Spring City, Tennessee, USA
Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
000083370010 Shot on a DSMAX HC2000 on a 20-year old roll of Superia 400. This photo has been digitally repaired to eliminate scan blemishes on the negative, edited to reduce noise and film grain, then finally color balanced to make the image more true. It's an expired frame, but I think it turned out alright.

Contact MEIGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MEIGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 43
DECATUR
TN
37322-0043

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MID # 8404700418
Name MEIGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 621378708
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.501113, -84.799137
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 121
US Census Tract: 960200
US Census Block: 2092