ELECTRA HERITAGE SOCIETY AND MUSEUMS

ELECTRA, TX

Electra High School (Electra, Texas) Historic 1923 Electra High School in Wichita County, Texas. — Electra High School (Electra, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Electra Heritage Society and Museums is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Electra, Texas. Founded in 1976, the society operates several museums in the town, including the Electra Museum, the Red River Valley Museum, and the Waggoner Mansion.

The Electra Museum is located in the former Electra Post Office building and features exhibits on the town's history, including its founding in 1907, the oil boom of the 1920s, and the impact of the Great Depression. The Red River Valley Museum is located in a former armory building and features exhibits on the history of the region, including Native American artifacts, pioneer life, and the development of the oil industry. The Waggoner Mansion, located on a nearby ranch, is a restored historic home that was once owned by one of Texas' wealthiest families.

In addition to its museums, the Electra Heritage Society also hosts events and educational programs for visitors and locals alike. These include walking tours of the town, lectures on local history, and workshops on traditional crafts and skills.

Overall, the Electra Heritage Society and Museums is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history and culture of Electra and the surrounding region.

ELECTRA HERITAGE SOCIETY AND MUSEUMS is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ELECTRA TX. US MID #8404800802

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

U.S. Post Office (Electra, Texas) Historic 1938 U.S. Post Office in Electra, Texas.

Grand Theatre (Electra, Texas) Historic Grand Theatre in Electra, Texas. The theater was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2006.

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Grand Theatre (Electra, Texas) Historical marker for the 1920 Grand Theatre in Electra, Texas. The plaque states:

Electra's population surge in the 1910s led local business leaders to hire Meador &amp; Wolfe of Ft. Worth to design a theatre to accommodate the town's growing entertainment needs. It opened here in 1920 and featured vaudeville, operas, boxing and other events. It included an orchestra pit which later housed an organ and piano for silent movies. It has been both a movie house and a performing arts venue. The Grand's eclectic design features Mission and Classical elements done with emphasis on fancy and fantasy. Panels with swags and piers frame a vault motif. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2006

Contact ELECTRA HERITAGE SOCIETY AND MUSEUMS

ELECTRA HERITAGE SOCIETY AND MUSEUMS
PO BOX 391
ELECTRA
TX
76360-0391

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MID #	8404800802
Name	ELECTRA HERITAGE SOCIETY AND MUSEUMS
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	341994460
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	34.025709, -98.91018
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 485 US Census Tract: 013700 US Census Block: 2073