FRIENDS OF THE ROARING SPRINGS DEPOT

ROARING SPRINGS, TX

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Friends of the Roaring Springs Depot is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Roaring Springs Depot in Roaring Springs, Texas. The depot was built in 1910 and served as a stop on the Fort Worth and Denver South Plains Railway until 1953. Since then, it has been used as a community center and a museum.

The Friends of the Roaring Springs Depot was founded in 2010 with the goal of restoring the depot to its former glory. The organization has raised funds through grants, donations, and fundraising events to repair the roof, windows, and doors, as well as to restore the interior of the building. The depot now houses a museum with exhibits on the history of Roaring Springs and the railroad.

In addition to its restoration efforts, the Friends of the Roaring Springs Depot also hosts events and programs for the community. These include a Christmas open house, a summer concert series, and educational programs for local schools. The organization also works to promote tourism in the area by providing information on local attractions and events.

Overall, the Friends of the Roaring Springs Depot is a vital organization in the community, working to preserve a piece of local history and promote the area for future generations.

FRIENDS OF THE ROARING SPRINGS DEPOT is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROARING SPRINGS TX. US MID #8404800985

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).

Contact FRIENDS OF THE ROARING SPRINGS DEPOT

FRIENDS OF THE ROARING SPRINGS DEPOT
HC 2 BOX 38
ROARING SPRINGS
TX
79256-2207

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FRIENDS OF THE ROARING SPRINGS DEPOT Information

MID # 8404800985
Name FRIENDS OF THE ROARING SPRINGS DEPOT
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 721533175
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.897879, -100.860541
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 345
US Census Tract: 950100
US Census Block: 2754