COLEMAN MUSEUM

COLEMAN, TX

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The Coleman Museum is a historical museum located in Coleman, Texas. The museum was established in 1969 to preserve the history of Coleman County and its people. The museum features a wide range of exhibits, including artifacts and photographs that showcase the history of the area. The museum's collection includes items related to local businesses, agriculture, military history, and more.

One of the highlights of the museum is the exhibit dedicated to the Santa Fe Railroad, which played a significant role in the development of Coleman County. The exhibit features photographs, documents, and artifacts related to the railroad and its impact on the area.

Another notable exhibit is the one dedicated to the history of the Coleman County Jail. The jail was built in 1890 and remained in operation until 1974. The exhibit features photographs, documents, and artifacts related to the jail and its history.

The museum also has a research library that is open to the public. The library contains a collection of books, documents, and photographs related to the history of Coleman County and its people.

Overall, the Coleman Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of Coleman County and its people. The museum's exhibits and collections offer a fascinating glimpse into the area's past.

COLEMAN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in COLEMAN TX. US MID #8404800312

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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Turkey Creek Bridge (Brown County, Texas) Historic truss bridge on County Road 114 over Turkey Creek in Brown County, Texas. The Pratt through truss span was built in 1916 and moved to this location in 1933. The bridge was rehabilitated in 2010.
Turkey Creek Bridge (Brown County, Texas) Historic truss bridge on County Road 114 over Turkey Creek in Brown County, Texas. The Pratt through truss span was built in 1916 and moved to this location in 1933. The bridge was rehabilitated in 2010.
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Old Coleman County Jail (Coleman, Texas) Historical marker for the old Coleman County Jail in Coleman, Texas. The plaque reads: "Second county jail. (First was a small 1879 structure on lawn of courthouse.) Erected in 1890, this building is a good example of Victorian jail architecture with some traces of Romanesque Revival. Belting at ground and second floors a notable detail. Lower floor contains living quarters for the jailer. Upper floor houses both maximum and minimum security cells. Only one person, a convicted murderer, was ever hanged here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1970"
Old Coleman County Jail (Coleman, Texas) Historic 1890 Coleman County Jail in Coleman, Texas. The Victorian style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1970. Coleman County built a new jail in 2018 and this historic jail was officially closed in 2019.
Old Coleman County Jail (Coleman, Texas) Historic 1890 Coleman County Jail in Coleman, Texas. The Victorian style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1970. Coleman County built a new jail in 2018 and this historic jail was officially closed in 2019.
Coleman County Courthouse (Coleman, Texas) Coleman County Courthouse in Coleman, Texas. The courthouse was originally constructed in 1884 as a two-story building with a mansard roof and clock tower. A 1952 project removed the historic features and reconstructed the building into a three-story courthouse in its current appearance.

Contact COLEMAN MUSEUM

COLEMAN MUSEUM
400 W COLLEGE AVE
COLEMAN
TX
76834

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MID # 8404800312
Name COLEMAN 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 31.829247, -99.426349
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 083
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 3023