AUDIE MURPHY COTTON MUSEUM

GREENVILLE, TX

Greenville Municipal Building (Greenville, Texas) Historic 1939 Greenville Municipal Building in Hunt County, Texas. It was built as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). In addition to city offices, the building the fire department, city jail and an auditorium.
Greenville Municipal Building (Greenville, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Audie Murphy Cotton Museum is located in Greenville, Texas, and is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the cotton industry in Texas. The museum is named after Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in American history, who was born and raised in the area.

The museum houses a collection of exhibits and artifacts that showcase the history of cotton production in Texas, including the tools and machinery used to cultivate and harvest cotton. Visitors can learn about the history of cotton farming in the area, from the early days of hand-picking to the modern, mechanized methods used today.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also features a gift shop and a research center that allows visitors to explore the history of cotton farming in Texas in more depth. The museum is open year-round, and guided tours are available for groups of all sizes.

Overall, the Audie Murphy Cotton Museum is a fascinating and educational destination for anyone interested in the history of agriculture in Texas, and is a must-visit for anyone visiting Greenville.

AUDIE MURPHY COTTON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GREENVILLE TX. US MID #8404800377

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).

Greenville Municipal Building (Greenville, Texas) Historic 1939 Greenville Municipal Building in Hunt County, Texas. It was built as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). In addition to city offices, the building the fire department, city jail and an auditorium.
Greenville Municipal Building (Greenville, Texas) Historic 1939 Greenville Municipal Building in Hunt County, Texas. It was built as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). In addition to city offices, the building the fire department, city jail and an auditorium.
Greenville Municipal Building (Greenville, Texas) Historic 1939 Greenville Municipal Building in Hunt County, Texas. It was built as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). In addition to city offices, the building the fire department, city jail and an auditorium.
World War I Monument (Greenville, Texas) Historic 1920 World War I memorial fountain on the Hunt County Courthouse grounds in Greenville, Texas.
Hunt County Courthouse (Greenville Texas) Historic 1929 Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville, Texas. The Classical Revival style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1995 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96000688).
Hunt County Courthouse (Greenville Texas) Historic 1929 Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville, Texas. The Classical Revival style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1995 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96000688).
Katy Depot (Greenville Texas) Historical marker for Hunt County’s railroads. The plaque states: Hunt County’s First Railroad - Missouri, Kansas & Texas (Katy) Railway, whose first train from Denison reached here Oct. 1, 1880. A $5,000 cash bonus and right of way across Hunt County were guaranteed by Greenville men: F. P. Alexander, M. M. Arnold, A. Cameron, J. J. Cooper, J. C. Edmonds, Fred Ende, I. N. Harrison, J. W. Hawkins, J. T. Jenkins, W. C. Jones, J. C. O'Neal, W. G. Perkins, N. I. Ross, Edward Schiff, Sam D. Stinson, Daniel Upthegrove, A. B. Watson, and M. H. Wright. The Katy, which immediately built on to Mineola, stimulated a boom in Greenville and Hunt County population and economy.
Katy Depot (Greenville Texas) Historic 1896 Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway (MKT or Katy) Depot in Greenville, Texas. The Late Victorian eclectic railroad passenger station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96001625).
Old U.S. Post Office (Greenville, Texas) Historical marker for the old U.S. Post Office in Greenville, Texas. The plaque states: Tradition says mail came from Jefferson in early days and was dropped at a saloon. Greenville Post Office was created in 1847, and occupied rented quarters until 1910, when this structure was built. Neo-classic in style, it became an important element in architectural development of the city. In 1930, it was enlarged. Audie Murphy joined the army in this building on June 20, 1942, his 18th birthday; later he became the most decorated soldier of World War II. The city of Greenville acquired the structure in 1973 for historic preservation.
Old U.S. Post Office (Greenville, Texas) Historic former U.S. Post Office in Greenville, Texas. The Neo-Classical Revival style building was constructed 1910. It was acquired by the City of Greenville in 1973. The old Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 (NRHP No. 74002081 as the Post Office Building).
Old U.S. Post Office (Greenville, Texas) Historic former U.S. Post Office in Greenville, Texas. The Neo-Classical Revival style building was constructed 1910. It was acquired by the City of Greenville in 1973. The old Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 (NRHP No. 74002081 as the Post Office Building).
Old U.S. Post Office (Greenville, Texas) Historic former U.S. Post Office in Greenville, Texas. The Neo-Classical Revival style building was constructed 1910. It was acquired by the City of Greenville in 1973. The old Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 (NRHP No. 74002081 as the Post Office Building).

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AUDIE MURPHY COTTON MUSEUM
600 IH 30
GREENVILLE
TX
75401

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MID # 8404800377
Name AUDIE MURPHY COTTON MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 33.148609, -96.114382
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 231
US Census Tract: 960800
US Census Block: 1025