HENDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

ATHENS, TX

Henderson County Courthouse (Athens, Texas) Historic Henderson County Courthouse in Athens, Texas. The Classical Revival style court house was constructed 1913-14. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2002. — Henderson County Courthouse (Athens, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

Henderson County Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Athens, Texas. Established in 1967, the society is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of Henderson County and its communities. The society operates the Henderson County Historical Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the county's rich history.

The museum features a variety of exhibits, including displays on the county's Native American history, the oil and gas industry, and the impact of the railroad on the area. The museum also contains a research library that is open to the public and offers a wealth of information on the county's history.

In addition to its museum and research library, the Henderson County Historical Society Inc offers a range of programs and services to the community. The society hosts regular events and lectures on topics related to local history and offers educational programs for schools and community groups.

The society is run by a board of directors and relies on the support of its members and volunteers to carry out its mission. Its goal is to ensure that the unique history of Henderson County is preserved and shared with future generations.

HENDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ATHENS TX. US MID #8404801479

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).

Old U.S. Post Office (Athens, Texas) Historic 1935 U.S. Post Office in Athens, Texas. The post office relocated in 1971 and Henderson County’s Clint W. Murchison Memorial Library opened in the building in 1972.

Old Henderson County Jail (Athens, Texas) Historical marker for the old Henderson County Jail in Athens, Texas. The plaque states:

1925 Henderson County Jail - As early as 1850, Henderson County officials realized the need for a county jail. The first jail was completed in 1856 or 1857. It became known as the log calaboose. A new jail was built in 1874 facing North Common Street. On November 1, 1897, a fire broke out in the Masonic Hall and soon the entire block was in flames, including the 1874 county jail. The next year, the Henderson County Commissioners court ordered a new jail and site. This building was completed in 1898 and was in use until 1925. Over the years, the 1898 jailhouse deteriorated and became unsafe for use. In 1924, several County Commissioners requested that a new jail be built instead of repairing the old jail. After some debate, construction was approved with H.A. Overbeck of Dallas overseeing the design and the Pauly Jail Company providing the iron bars and door locks. The jail was completed in 1925 on the same lot as the 1898 building. The 1925 Henderson County Jail is a two-story building with a basement, approximately 80 feet by 43 feet in American Gothic Revival style with some characteristics of Italian urbanism. The building was expanded in the 1980s with a side addition to compensate for the increase of inmate populations. By 1989, the county needed more space so discussions began to build a larger jail on Murchison Street. Prisoners were moved to the new jail in 1991. The 1925 Henderson County jail has been used as a storage facility for the county clerk and county records and the Henderson County archives building. It now serves as the home for the Henderson County Historical Commission offices. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2011

Old Henderson County Jail (Athens, Texas) Historic Henderson County Jail in Athens, Texas. The American Gothic Revival style building was constructed 1924-25 and housed the county’s jail until 1991. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2011.

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HENDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 943
ATHENS
TX
75751

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MID #	8404801479
Name	HENDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	751638028
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	32.183169, -95.865137
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 213 US Census Tract: 951200 US Census Block: 5009