SAINTS' ROOST MUSEUM

CLARENDON, TX

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The Saints' Roost Museum is a historical museum located in Clarendon, Texas. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Texas Panhandle region, and specifically the city of Clarendon. The museum is housed in a building that was originally built to serve as a dormitory for cowboys who were driving cattle through the area. The building was later used as a hotel and then as a hospital before being converted into a museum in the 1960s.

The museum's exhibits cover a range of topics, including the history of ranching in the region, the impact of the railroad on the area, and the lives of prominent local figures such as Charles Goodnight, who helped to establish the first cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle. The museum also features exhibits on the history of the city of Clarendon itself, including its early days as a frontier town and its growth over the years.

Visitors to the Saints' Roost Museum can explore a variety of artifacts and displays, including antique firearms, clothing, and household items from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum also offers guided tours and educational programs for visitors of all ages. Overall, the Saints' Roost Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Texas Panhandle region and the city of Clarendon.

SAINTS' ROOST MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CLARENDON TX. US MID #8404800125

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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SAINTS' ROOST MUSEUM

CLARENDON
TX
79226-0781

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MID # 8404800125
Name SAINTS' ROOST MUSEUM
Alternate Name SAINTS' ROOST MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 34.975479, -100.916915
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 129
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 1870