KATY HERITAGE SOCIETY

KATY, TX

Fort Bend County Courthouse (Richmond, Texas) Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 (NRHP No. 80004119). Designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1980 and a State Antiquities Landmark in 1992.
Fort Bend County Courthouse (Richmond, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Katy Heritage Society is a non-profit organization located in Katy, Texas that is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the city and its surrounding areas. The society was founded in 1979 and has since then worked tirelessly to collect and preserve historic artifacts, buildings, and documents.

The society operates several historic buildings in downtown Katy, including the Katy Heritage Museum and the Humble Mess Hall. The museum features exhibits on the history of Katy and its surrounding areas, including displays on the town's railroad history, early settlements, and local businesses. The Humble Mess Hall was originally used as a dining hall for oil field workers and has been restored to its original condition, providing visitors with a glimpse into the past.

In addition to its historic buildings, the Katy Heritage Society also organizes events and programs throughout the year, such as the Katy Rice Harvest Festival and the Katy Heritage Festival. These events celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the area and provide opportunities for residents and visitors alike to learn more about the city's history.

Overall, the Katy Heritage Society plays an important role in preserving the rich history and culture of Katy, Texas and its surrounding areas. Its dedication and hard work have ensured that future generations will be able to appreciate and learn from the city's past.

KATY HERITAGE SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KATY TX. US MID #8404801083

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 11,904 from tax period 201112 (YYYYMM).

Fort Bend County Courthouse (Richmond, Texas) Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 (NRHP No. 80004119). Designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1980 and a State Antiquities Landmark in 1992.
Fort Bend County Courthouse (Richmond, Texas) Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 (NRHP No. 80004119). Designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1980 and a State Antiquities Landmark in 1992.
Fort Bend County Courthouse (Richmond, Texas) Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 (NRHP No. 80004119). Designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1980 and a State Antiquities Landmark in 1992.
Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar Monument (Richmond, Texas) Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar Monument (Richmond, Texas)
Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar Monument (Richmond, Texas) Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar Monument (Richmond, Texas)
Fort Bend County Courthouse (Richmond, Texas) Historical marker for the 1909 Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond, Texas. The plaque states: This classical revival building is the fifth courthouse for Fort Bend County, which was organized in 1837. The structure was designed by C. H. Page of Austin and dedicated in 1909. The contractor was the Texas Building Company, also of Austin. Exterior styling features a dome, statue, and cornices of copper. The interior has a 3-story rotunda, mosaic tile floors, and green glazed tile wainscoting. Additions were made to the courthouse in 1935 and 1957. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
Fort Bend County Courthouse (Richmond, Texas) Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond, Texas. The Classical Revival style courthouse was constructed in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 (NRHP No. 80004119). Designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1980 and a State Antiquities Landmark in 1992.
Old Railroad Depot (Richmond, Texas) Historic railroad depot in Richmond, Texas.
McFarlane House (Richmond, Texas) Historic 1880s McFarlane House in Richmond, Texas. Designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1985.
U.S. Post Office (Rosenberg, Texas) Historic 1939 U.S. Post Office in Rosenberg, Texas.
Camouflage As if <i>Alligator mississippiensis</i> needed more. Low water and high temperature covers most of the Seabourne Creek Wetlands with vegetation.
Happiness Eastern Bluebird, <i>Sialia sialis</i>, high enough that some of my companions on the monthly bird hike were uncertain of the ID until I zoomed in about this tight while chimping. “Ron’s got a bluebird,” they said, making me happy. 😃

Contact KATY HERITAGE SOCIETY

KATY HERITAGE SOCIETY
PO BOX 359
KATY
TX
77492-0359

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KATY HERITAGE SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404801083
Name KATY HERITAGE SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 742046065
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 11,904
REVENUE 11,904
LAT/LONG 29.788598, -95.822223
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 201
US Census Tract: 542700
US Census Block: 2034