ZAPATA COUNTY MUSEUM

ZAPATA, TX

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The Zapata County Museum is a museum located in Zapata, Texas, that celebrates the history of the Lower Rio Grande Valley region. Established in 1999, the museum consists of three sections, each showcasing the region’s unique history and culture.

The museum’s main exhibit is located in the Zapata County Courthouse. This exhibit features a variety of artifacts and photographs from the county’s founding in 1854 to the present day. Displays include old tools and implements, clothing and photographs from the early days of the county.

The museum also features a new exhibit called “The Life of Zapata County” which chronicles the life of the county’s early settlers. It showcases the lives of these pioneers who established the area’s towns, farms, and businesses, as well as the activities they enjoyed.

The museum’s third section is dedicated to the region’s ranching history. Exhibits include saddles, branding irons, and other artifacts related to the area’s ranching culture.

The museum also offers educational programs and workshops to the public throughout the year. Visitors can explore the history and culture of Zapata County, attend lectures and displays, and view an array of artifacts and photographs that capture the county’s unique character.

ZAPATA COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ZAPATA TX. US MID #8404800015

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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ZAPATA COUNTY MUSEUM
US HWY
ZAPATA
TX
78076

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ZAPATA COUNTY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404800015
Name ZAPATA COUNTY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 26.920117, -99.284074
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 505
US Census Tract: 950302
US Census Block: 1000