ANSON-JONES MUSEUM

ANSON, TX

Old Jones County Clear Fork Bridge (Jones County, Texas) Historic abandoned through truss bridge over the Clear Fork of the Brazos River on County Road 429 in Jones County, Texas.   According to the National Bridge Inventory, the pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge was built in 1908.  It was bypassed by a new bridge in 2004.

The bridge is also known as the Presley Bridge and Hangman’s Bridge.
Old Jones County Clear Fork Bridge (Jones County, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Anson-Jones Museum is located in Anson, Texas, and is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the region. The museum is named after Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas, who was born in the town in 1798.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a hotel, and it features exhibits on the history of Anson and Jones County. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of artifacts, including photographs, documents, and objects related to local history.

One of the highlights of the museum is a replica of Anson Jones' office, which includes his desk and other personal items. Visitors can also see a collection of antique firearms and other weapons, as well as exhibits on local agriculture, oil and gas production, and military history.

In addition to its exhibits, the Anson-Jones Museum also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibitions. The museum is open to the public and is a popular destination for history buffs and anyone interested in learning more about the rich cultural heritage of Anson and the surrounding area.

ANSON-JONES MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ANSON TX. US MID #8404800370

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).

Contact ANSON-JONES MUSEUM

ANSON-JONES MUSEUM
1300 AVENUE K
ANSON
TX
79501

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MID # 8404800370
Name ANSON-JONES 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 32.753388, -99.898083
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 253
US Census Tract: 020200
US Census Block: 1054