BURTON COTTON GIN & MUSEUM

BURTON, TX

The Burton Cotton Gin & Museum is a historical attraction located in Burton, Texas. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of cotton ginning in the state of Texas. The museum is housed in the historic Burton Farmers Gin, which operated from 1914 to 1974.

The museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to see how cotton was ginned in the early 20th century. The main attraction is the restored gin, which is powered by a 1925 Bessemer engine. Visitors can watch as cotton is separated from its seeds and learn about the many uses of cotton in early Texas.

In addition to the gin, the museum also features exhibits on the history of the Burton Farmers Gin, the cotton industry in Texas, and the town of Burton itself. Visitors can learn about the early settlers of the area, the German heritage of the town, and the role of cotton in the local economy.

The Burton Cotton Gin & Museum is open to the public year-round, and guided tours are available. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including a cotton harvest festival in the fall. Visitors to the museum can experience a unique piece of Texas history and learn about the important role that cotton played in the development of the state.

BURTON COTTON GIN & MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BURTON TX. US MID #8404801159

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 95,973 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 9792893378

BURTON COTTON GIN & MUSEUM
PO BOX 98
BURTON
TX
77835-0098

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