KILGORE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

KILGORE, TX

Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1931 Kilgore City Hall in Gregg County, Texas.
Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Kilgore, TX, that is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the city and its surrounding communities. The foundation was established in 1991 and has since been actively involved in the restoration and preservation of significant buildings, sites, and artifacts that represent the cultural heritage of the region.

The foundation operates several historic sites, including the East Texas Oil Museum, Kilgore College Rangerette Showcase, and Kilgore City Cemetery. These sites are open to the public, and visitors can learn about the history of the East Texas oil boom, the renowned Rangerettes, and the legacy of Kilgore's early settlers.

The foundation also hosts various educational programs, events, and exhibits throughout the year, including the annual Kilgore Oil History Celebration, which attracts visitors from across the state. The foundation has a team of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain and showcase the historic sites and artifacts.

The Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation is committed to preserving the past while promoting the future of the community. Through its efforts, the foundation hopes to inspire a greater appreciation for the history and culture of Kilgore and its surrounding areas.

KILGORE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KILGORE TX. US MID #8404801573

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 347,046 from tax period 201310 (YYYYMM).

Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1931 Kilgore City Hall in Gregg County, Texas.
Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas)
U.S. Post Office (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1937 U.S. Post Office in Kilgore, Texas.
Old Texan Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Texan Theater in Kilgore, Texas. Originally built in 1931, it was gutted by fire in 1942, remodeled and reopened in 1944.
Old Texan Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Texan Theater in Kilgore, Texas. Originally built in 1931, it was gutted by fire in 1942, remodeled and reopened in 1944.
Old Crim Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Crim Theater in Kilgore, Texas. The Streamlined Moderne style theater opened in 1939.
I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) Historical marker for the I&GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station in Kilgore, Texas. The plaque states: The Kilgore I&GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station - The town of Kilgore was platted by the International Railroad Company after it purchased land for a townsite from C. B. "Buck" Kilgore, who had donated a 200-foot railroad right-of-way in 1871. Kilgore, a resident of Danville (4 mi. E), recognizing the economic opportunities afforded by the railroad, soon built a new home near the station. Many other Danville citizens followed Kilgore's lead, and a community was established and named for him. This railroad station was completed in 1872 to provide passenger and freight service and to serve as a communications center for this agricultural and lumbering area. In 1931 oil was discovered in what became known as the East Texas Oil field, and the volume of shipments from the Kilgore station increased dramatically. Later, World War II provided the depot with a steady stream of troop trains. The rail line became known as the Missouri Pacific in 1956. As automobile, bus, and air travel became more popular, rail traffic decreased, and in 1977 the Kilgore station was closed. The depot stands today as a reminder of the significant role rail transportation played in the growth and development of Kilgore and East Texas.
I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) The International-Great Northern Railroad (I&GN) built this station in 1872. The I&GN was later acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac). The station closed in 1977.
I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) The International-Great Northern Railroad (I&GN) built this station in 1872. The I&GN was later acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac). The station closed in 1977.
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Administration Building (Old Main) for Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The Art Moderne style building was constructed in 1936 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Kilgore College Administration Building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Administration Building (Old Main) for Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The Art Moderne style building was constructed in 1936 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Kilgore College Administration Building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Administration Building (Old Main) for Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The Art Moderne style building was constructed in 1936 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Kilgore College Administration Building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.

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KILGORE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1790
KILGORE
TX
75663-0885

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MID # 8404801573
Name KILGORE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 752157817
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201310
INCOME 355,465
REVENUE 347,046
LAT/LONG 32.384395, -94.877989
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 183
US Census Tract: 010700
US Census Block: 4036