SWISHER COUNTY MUSEUM

TULIA, TX

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The Swisher County Museum in Tulia, TX is a historical museum that showcases the region's history and culture. The museum has a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that span over a century of local history. The museum is located in a building that was once the county jail, which adds to the historical significance of the museum.

The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the history of agriculture, the oil and gas industry, and the Native American tribes that once inhabited the region. The museum also has a collection of military artifacts and memorabilia, including uniforms and weapons from various wars.

One of the highlights of the Swisher County Museum is the exhibit dedicated to the infamous Tulia drug bust of 1999. The exhibit tells the story of the controversial drug bust, which resulted in the arrests of dozens of people, most of whom were African American. The exhibit features newspaper clippings, photographs, and personal accounts from those involved in the case.

The Swisher County Museum is open to the public and offers guided tours for visitors. The museum is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Texas Panhandle.

SWISHER COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TULIA TX. US MID #8404800045

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 Passenger Depot (Tulia, Texas) Historical marker for the Old Santa Fe Passenger Station in Tulia, Texas. The marker reads: “The town of Tulia, established in 1887 on the Tule Ranch division of the Ja ranch, received an economic boost in the early 20th century with the arrival of the railroad. When Tulia began, the nearest rail connection was more than 100 miles away in Colorado City or Quanah. Even after 1888, when rail was extended to Amarillo, a trip from Tulia could take days in inclement weather. In 1906, the Tulia Board of Trade raised funds to entice rail companies to build a line to Tulia. Avery Turner, vice-president and general manager of the Pecos Valley and Northeastern, had surveyed potential new routes through the region, and in Jan. 1906 grading was underway south from Canyon for an extension of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway along Turner’s survey. The first train to stop in Tulia arrived in Dec. 1906. A. J. Bivens donated land for a frame depot built north of the present site. After this depot burned in 1915, a new facility was built in 1916-17, combining a passenger station, express office and freight house. This single-story brick and stucco building exhibits mission revival style architecture typical of Santa Fe depots, including a deep overhanging ceramic tile roof, prominent brackets, and projecting bays with peaked parapets and the Santa Fe logo. A narrow passageway divided gentlemen’s and ladies’ waiting rooms, with the ticket office facing the railroad tracks. The baggage room was north of the passenger section. The coming of the railroad was a milestone in the development of Tulia and Swisher County, bringing heavy commercial and passenger activity. In 1987, the Santa Fe railway demolished the baggage area, but concerned citizens and Swisher County officials helped save the remaining structure. The depot at the head of Broadway Avenue remains a focal point of the town.”
Old Santa Fe Passenger Depot (Tulia, Texas) Old Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Passenger Station in Tulia, Texas. The depot was constructed 1916-17. Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS TX-3323)

Contact SWISHER COUNTY MUSEUM

SWISHER COUNTY MUSEUM
127 SW 2ND ST
TULIA
TX
79088

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MID # 8404800045
Name SWISHER COUNTY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 34.53547, -101.765464
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 437
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 4061