MCMULLEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

TILDEN, TX

Old Dog Town Jail (Tilden, Texas) Historic 1880 Dog Town Jail in Tilden, Texas. The town was originally called "Dog Town" because ranchers used dogs to round up cattle. The building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1966.
Old Dog Town Jail (Tilden, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The McMullen County Historical Museum is a small museum located in the town of Tilden, Texas. It is dedicated to preserving the history of the county, which was founded in 1858 and named after John McMullen, who was instrumental in the Texas Revolution.

The museum features exhibits on the early settlers of the county, including Native Americans and Spanish explorers. It also has displays on the ranching and oil industries, which have been important to the area's economy.

Visitors can see a replica of a pioneer home, which shows what life was like for early settlers. There are also exhibits on the county's schools, churches, and businesses.

One of the highlights of the museum is a collection of artifacts from the Battle of Lipantitlán, which was fought in the area in 1835 during the Texas Revolution. The museum also has a collection of photographs and documents that chronicle the history of the county.

Overall, the McMullen County Historical Museum is a fascinating place to learn about the history of this small but important county in Texas. It is open to the public and welcomes visitors from all over.

MCMULLEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a History Museum in TILDEN TX. US MID #8404800932

The museum is classed as HST (History 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 151,671 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Old Dog Town Jail (Tilden, Texas) Historic 1880 Dog Town Jail in Tilden, Texas. The town was originally called "Dog Town" because ranchers used dogs to round up cattle. The building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1966.
McMullen County Courthouse (Tilden, Texas) Historic McMullen County Courthouse in Tilden, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was built in 1930.
Old Dog Town Jail (Tilden, Texas) Historical marker for the old 1880 jail in Tilden, Texas. The plaque reads: Dog Town Jail - First County Jail, built 1880 at cost of $2800. First expenses included 2 blankets, pair of leg irons, 2 pairs handcuffs. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.
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IMG_6876 Ruddy Duck (female)
IMG_6888 Cinnamon Teal (3 males near the shore), Blue-winged Teal (some males near the shore), Gadwall (female at right), and Northern Shoveler (male lower right)
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IMG_6928 Common Yellowthroat (male) #birdsgallery
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IMG_6902 Osprey, flying
IMG_6907 Great Kiskadee
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Contact MCMULLEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

MCMULLEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 237
TILDEN
TX
78072-0237

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MID # 8404800932
Name MCMULLEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name MCMULLEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 510140903
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 165,026
REVENUE 151,671
LAT/LONG 28.350118, -98.650294
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 311
US Census Tract: 950100
US Census Block: 1394