FORT HOUSE MUSEUM

WACO, TX

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The Fort House Museum in Waco, TX is a historic landmark and a must-see for any visitor to the city. The museum is housed in the former home of William Fort, a prominent early settler of Waco. Fort first came to the area in 1851 and eventually built his home in 1873. The house was the first brick structure in the city and was known for its elaborate and ornate design.

The house has been restored to its original late-Victorian grandeur and serves as a museum to the history of Waco and the Fort family. Inside the house, visitors can explore the history of the Fort family, the city of Waco, and the role that the family had in the city’s development. The museum also showcases a variety of artifacts and documents from the city’s past.

In addition to the house, the museum also features a variety of other attractions, such as the William Fort Memorial Garden, which features a replica of Fort’s original house. The garden also features a variety of native plants and a unique memorial sculpture garden. The museum also includes a gift shop, where visitors can purchase souvenirs and mementos of their visit.

The Fort House Museum is a unique attraction that provides visitors with a glimpse into the past of Waco, TX and the Fort family. It is open year-round, and admission is free.

FORT HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WACO TX. US MID #8404800225

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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FORT HOUSE MUSEUM
503 S 4TH ST
WACO
TX
76706

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FORT HOUSE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404800225
Name FORT HOUSE 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
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LAT/LONG 31.553921, -97.127088
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 309
US Census Tract: 000100
US Census Block: 2046