SEAGRAVES LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM

SEAGRAVES, TX

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Seagraves Local History Museum is a small museum located in Seagraves, Texas, dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the town and surrounding area. The museum houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Seagraves and its people.

The museum features exhibits on the town's founding, early settlers, agriculture, and oil industry. Visitors can see displays of the original town jail, a vintage schoolroom, and a replica of an early 20th-century doctor's office. The museum also showcases artifacts from the area's Native American tribes and ranching history.

In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year. Recent exhibits have focused on local veterans, women's history, and the town's centennial celebration.

The Seagraves Local History Museum is run by volunteers and is open to the public on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm or by appointment. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to support the museum's mission of preserving the town's history for future generations.

SEAGRAVES LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SEAGRAVES TX. US MID #8404800033

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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Old Santa Fe Depot (Seagraves, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) Depot in Seagraves, Texas.
Old Santa Fe Depot (Seagraves, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) Depot in Seagraves, Texas.
Old Santa Fe Depot (Seagraves, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) Depot in Seagraves, Texas.
Old Hotel Texan (Seagraves, Texas) Historical marker for the old Hotel Texan in Seagraves, Texan. The plaque reads: Simpson Hotel - In 1917, the year the railroad town of Seagraves was platted, Alice Jenkins built this two-story hotel and named it the Hotel Texan. R. P. and Emma Simpson, who owned the Hotel Texan from 1922 to 1923, purchased it again in 1927 and reopened it as the Simpson Hotel. With its stucco exterior and modest detailing, the Simpson Hotel exhibits a style typical of small, early 20th century hotels in West Texas. It continued in operation until 1974. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1991.
Old Hotel Texan (Seagraves, Texas) Historic 1917 Hotel Texan in Seagraves, Texas. The name was changed in 1927 to the Simpson Hotel or Simpson Inn. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991. It has been renovated and reopened as the Hotel Texan – a hotel and event venue.
Old Hotel Texan (Seagraves, Texas) Historic 1917 Hotel Texan in Seagraves, Texas. The name was changed in 1927 to the Simpson Hotel or Simpson Inn. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991. It has been renovated and reopened as the Hotel Texan – a hotel and event venue.
5-13-21, Lubbock & Western SD40-2 4137 Built 2/80. At Terry County road 680 NE of Seagraves, TX.
5-13-21, Lubbock & Western SD40-2 4137 Built 4/80 as Burlington Northern 7289. To BNSF then FURX as 7289. At Terry County road 680 NE of Seagraves, TX.

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SEAGRAVES LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM
201 MAIN ST
SEAGRAVES
TX
79359

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MID # 8404800033
Name SEAGRAVES LOCAL HISTORY 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 32.94239, -102.563841
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 165
US Census Tract: 950100
US Census Block: 5013