COUNTRY LIFE MUSEUM

GATESVILLE, TX

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Country Life Museum is a popular tourist destination in Gatesville, Texas. The museum boasts a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the rural way of life in the late 19th and early 20th century. The museum's primary goal is to preserve and promote the rich history of Central Texas.

The museum features a replica of a 1900s farmhouse, complete with period furnishings and tools. Visitors can also explore the Pioneer Village, which is a collection of 11 buildings, including a one-room schoolhouse, a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a log cabin. The museum also hosts several events throughout the year that celebrate the region's heritage, including the popular "Christmas on the Farm" festival.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers educational programs that cater to school groups, families, and individuals. The programs aim to teach visitors about the history of the area, including farming, ranching, and early settlement. The museum also has a gift shop that sells souvenirs, books, and handmade crafts.

Overall, Country Life Museum is a fascinating destination that provides visitors with an opportunity to step back in time and experience the rural way of life in Central Texas. The museum's collection of artifacts and educational programs make it a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in history and culture.

COUNTRY LIFE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GATESVILLE TX. US MID #8404800291

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 Railway Station (Temple, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Railway depot in Temple, Texas. The Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad (GC&SF) founded Temple in 1881. This Prairie School and Beaux Arts style station was constructed 1909-11. The building was abandoned in in the 1980s. The City of Temple acquired the station as part of a revitalization project and it is now home to the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum and an Amtrak ticket office. The old Temple Santa Fe railway station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing resource to the Temple Commercial Historic District in 2005 (NRHP District No 05001192). It has also been designated as a City of Temple Historic Landmark (as the Temple City Hall).
Old Santa Fe Railway Station (Temple, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Railway depot in Temple, Texas. The Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad (GC&SF) founded Temple in 1881. This Prairie School and Beaux Arts style station was constructed 1909-11. The building was abandoned in in the 1980s. The City of Temple acquired the station as part of a revitalization project and it is now home to the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum and an Amtrak ticket office. The old Temple Santa Fe railway station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing resource to the Temple Commercial Historic District in 2005 (NRHP District No 05001192). It has also been designated as a City of Temple Historic Landmark (as the Temple City Hall).
Old Santa Fe Railway Station (Temple, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Railway depot in Temple, Texas. The Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad (GC&SF) founded Temple in 1881. This Prairie School and Beaux Arts style station was constructed 1909-11. The building was abandoned in in the 1980s. The City of Temple acquired the station as part of a revitalization project and it is now home to the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum and an Amtrak ticket office. The old Temple Santa Fe railway station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing resource to the Temple Commercial Historic District in 2005 (NRHP District No 05001192). It has also been designated as a City of Temple Historic Landmark (as the Temple City Hall).

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COUNTRY LIFE MUSEUM
FM 1114
GATESVILLE
TX
76528

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MID # 8404800291
Name COUNTRY LIFE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 31.2760384, -97.5252139
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 099
US Census Tract: 010101
US Census Block: 2065