WHITNEY AREA MUSEUM

WHITNEY, TX

Old Aquilla Creek Truss Bridge (McLennan County, Texas) Historic Pratt through truss bridge over Aquilla Creek in Gholson, Texas. McLennan County contracted with the King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company to construct this bridge in 1887, but it was constructed by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Works in 1892. The old truss bridge was bypassed by a new vehicular bridge in 1998.
Old Aquilla Creek Truss Bridge (McLennan County, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Whitney Area Museum is a historical museum located in Whitney, Texas. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Whitney and the surrounding area. The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of the area, including displays on the Native American tribes that once lived in the area, the early settlers and pioneers, and the impact of railroads on the town's development.

The museum's exhibits include artifacts, photographs, and documents that provide a glimpse into the daily life of the people who lived in the area. Visitors can learn about the town's early businesses, schools, and churches, as well as the development of the local agriculture and tourism industries.

In addition to its exhibits, the Whitney Area Museum also hosts a variety of events and educational programs throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and special exhibits that focus on different aspects of the area's history.

Overall, the Whitney Area Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Whitney and the surrounding area. Its exhibits and programs provide a fascinating glimpse into the past and help to preserve the area's rich cultural heritage for future generations.

WHITNEY AREA MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WHITNEY TX. US MID #8404801184

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).

Old Aquilla Creek Truss Bridge (McLennan County, Texas) Historic Pratt through truss bridge over Aquilla Creek in Gholson, Texas. McLennan County contracted with the King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company to construct this bridge in 1887, but it was constructed by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Works in 1892. The old truss bridge was bypassed by a new vehicular bridge in 1998.
Old Aquilla Creek Truss Bridge (McLennan County, Texas) Historic Pratt through truss bridge over Aquilla Creek in Gholson, Texas. McLennan County contracted with the King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company to construct this bridge in 1887, but it was constructed by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Works in 1892. The old truss bridge was bypassed by a new vehicular bridge in 1998.
Old Aquilla Creek Truss Bridge (McLennan County, Texas) Historic Pratt through truss bridge over Aquilla Creek in Gholson, Texas. McLennan County contracted with the King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company to construct this bridge in 1887, but it was constructed by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Works in 1892. The old truss bridge was bypassed by a new vehicular bridge in 1998.
Old Aquilla Creek Truss Bridge (McLennan County, Texas) Historic Pratt through truss bridge over Aquilla Creek in Gholson, Texas. McLennan County contracted with the King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company to construct this bridge in 1887, but it was constructed by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Works in 1892. The old truss bridge was bypassed by a new vehicular bridge in 1998.
Old Aquilla Creek Truss Bridge (McLennan County, Texas) Historic Pratt through truss bridge over Aquilla Creek in Gholson, Texas. McLennan County contracted with the King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company to construct this bridge in 1887, but it was constructed by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Works in 1892. The old truss bridge was bypassed by a new vehicular bridge in 1998.
Old Aquilla Creek Truss Bridge (McLennan County, Texas) Historical Marker for the old Pratt through truss bridge over Aquilla Creek in Gholson, Texas. The plaque states: Aquilla Creek Truss Bridge - The road crossing Aquilla Creek at this point was built in 1875. In times of heavy rainfall the condition of the roadbed across Aquilla Creek was impassable. In September 1887 County Judge W. W. Evans contracted with the King Iron Bridge Company to build a span of 125 feet with a 100-foot approach on each side of the creek. The King Iron Bridge Company did not complete the work, and the contract was given to the Missouri Valley Bridge Iron Works of Leavenworth, Kansas. That company finished the bridge in 1892 and was paid $3,000. Two other iron truss bridges were built over Aquilla Creek between Waco and Gholson and between West and Gholson. Both were torn down in the 1950s. A concrete bridge was built for vehicular traffic in 1998; this historic bridge was saved due to strong local support. (2000)
Old Aquilla Creek Truss Bridge (McLennan County, Texas) Historic Pratt through truss bridge over Aquilla Creek in Gholson, Texas. McLennan County contracted with the King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company to construct this bridge in 1887, but it was constructed by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Works in 1892. The old truss bridge was bypassed by a new vehicular bridge in 1998.
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WHITNEY AREA MUSEUM
PO BOX 1704
WHITNEY
TX
76692-1704

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MID # 8404801184
Name WHITNEY AREA MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 742583603
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201210
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 31.974635, -97.35818
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 217
US Census Tract: 960400
US Census Block: 2086