CHILDRESS COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM

CHILDRESS, TX

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Childress County Heritage Museum is a historical museum located in Childress, Texas, that showcases the history and culture of the Childress County area. The museum is housed in a restored 1908 Santa Fe Depot building, which was once a bustling hub for transportation and commerce in the region.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the rich history of Childress County, from the early days of settlement by Native Americans to the present day. Visitors can explore displays that cover topics such as ranching, farming, oil exploration, and military history.

One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is the "Pioneer Room," which is a recreation of a typical early 20th-century pioneer home. The room is furnished with authentic items from the period, giving visitors a glimpse into what life was like for early settlers in the region.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free, though donations are accepted. Visitors to Childress County Heritage Museum will leave with a greater understanding and appreciation for the region's rich history and heritage.

CHILDRESS COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHILDRESS TX. US MID #8404801511

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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Old Childress County Jail (Childress, Texas) Historic 1924 Childress County Jail in Childress, Texas. The Neo-Classical style jail building is a contributing resource to the Childress Commercial and Civic Historic District (NRHP District No. 16000349), which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Old Childress County Jail (Childress, Texas) Historic 1924 Childress County Jail in Childress, Texas. The Neo-Classical style jail building is a contributing resource to the Childress Commercial and Civic Historic District (NRHP District No. 16000349), which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Childress County Courthouse (Childress, Texas) Historic Childress County Courthouse in Childress, Texas. The Moderne Style courthouse was constructed in 1939 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It is a contributing resource to the Childress Commercial and Civic Historic District (NRHP District No. 16000349), which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Childress County Courthouse (Childress, Texas) Historic Childress County Courthouse in Childress, Texas. The Moderne Style courthouse was constructed in 1939 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It is a contributing resource to the Childress Commercial and Civic Historic District (NRHP District No. 16000349), which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Childress County Courthouse (Childress, Texas) Historic Childress County Courthouse in Childress, Texas. The Moderne Style courthouse was constructed in 1939 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It is a contributing resource to the Childress Commercial and Civic Historic District (NRHP District No. 16000349), which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Childress County Courthouse (Childress, Texas) Historic Childress County Courthouse in Childress, Texas. The Moderne Style courthouse was constructed in 1939 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It is a contributing resource to the Childress Commercial and Civic Historic District (NRHP District No. 16000349), which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Childress County Courthouse (Childress, Texas) Historic Childress County Courthouse in Childress, Texas. The Moderne Style courthouse was constructed in 1939 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It is a contributing resource to the Childress Commercial and Civic Historic District (NRHP District No. 16000349), which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Childress County Courthouse (Childress, Texas) Historic Childress County Courthouse in Childress, Texas. The Moderne Style courthouse was constructed in 1939 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It is a contributing resource to the Childress Commercial and Civic Historic District (NRHP District No. 16000349), which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Childress County Courthouse (Childress, Texas) Historic Childress County Courthouse in Childress, Texas. The Moderne Style courthouse was constructed in 1939 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It is a contributing resource to the Childress Commercial and Civic Historic District (NRHP District No. 16000349), which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.

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CHILDRESS COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM
210 3RD ST NW
CHILDRESS
TX
79201

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MID # 8404801511
Name CHILDRESS COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM
Alternate Name CHILDRESS COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 751784058
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 34.423535, -100.208403
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 075
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 1119