SWISHER COUNTY ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

TULIA, TX

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The Swisher County Archives and Museum Association is a non-profit organization located in Tulia, TX, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the historical and cultural heritage of Swisher County. The museum was established in 1980 and is housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad Depot, which was built in 1910. The museum's collection includes artifacts, photographs, documents, and exhibits that showcase the history of the county, including its ranching, farming, and oil industries, as well as its military, education, and cultural institutions. The museum also features a research library with a wealth of information on local history and genealogy. Visitors can take a self-guided tour or schedule a guided tour for groups. The museum hosts several events throughout the year, including an annual Heritage Day celebration and a Christmas Open House. The Swisher County Archives and Museum Association is run by a volunteer board of directors and relies on donations and grants for its operations and maintenance. It serves as a valuable resource for locals and visitors interested in the history and heritage of Swisher County and the Texas Panhandle.

SWISHER COUNTY ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TULIA TX. US MID #8404801491

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).

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Two Miles North of Here Two miles north of here General Ranald S. Mackenzie, 41st U.S. Cavalry, ordered shot the 1450 horses captured from Indians in battle in Palo Duro Canyon, September 28, 1874, to prevent their possible recovery by the Indians to return to their reservations on foot. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
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Old Santa Fe Passenger Depot (Tulia, Texas) Historical marker for the Old Santa Fe Passenger Station in Tulia, Texas. The marker reads: “The town of Tulia, established in 1887 on the Tule Ranch division of the Ja ranch, received an economic boost in the early 20th century with the arrival of the railroad. When Tulia began, the nearest rail connection was more than 100 miles away in Colorado City or Quanah. Even after 1888, when rail was extended to Amarillo, a trip from Tulia could take days in inclement weather. In 1906, the Tulia Board of Trade raised funds to entice rail companies to build a line to Tulia. Avery Turner, vice-president and general manager of the Pecos Valley and Northeastern, had surveyed potential new routes through the region, and in Jan. 1906 grading was underway south from Canyon for an extension of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway along Turner’s survey. The first train to stop in Tulia arrived in Dec. 1906. A. J. Bivens donated land for a frame depot built north of the present site. After this depot burned in 1915, a new facility was built in 1916-17, combining a passenger station, express office and freight house. This single-story brick and stucco building exhibits mission revival style architecture typical of Santa Fe depots, including a deep overhanging ceramic tile roof, prominent brackets, and projecting bays with peaked parapets and the Santa Fe logo. A narrow passageway divided gentlemen’s and ladies’ waiting rooms, with the ticket office facing the railroad tracks. The baggage room was north of the passenger section. The coming of the railroad was a milestone in the development of Tulia and Swisher County, bringing heavy commercial and passenger activity. In 1987, the Santa Fe railway demolished the baggage area, but concerned citizens and Swisher County officials helped save the remaining structure. The depot at the head of Broadway Avenue remains a focal point of the town.”
Old Santa Fe Passenger Depot (Tulia, Texas) Old Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Passenger Station in Tulia, Texas. The depot was constructed 1916-17. Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS TX-3323)
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SWISHER COUNTY ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 445
TULIA
TX
79088

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MID # 8404801491
Name SWISHER COUNTY ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 751680388
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 34.537531, -101.754246
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 437
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 2015