MORAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MORAN, TX

Abandoned Oil Refinery (Ibex, Texas) Old abandoned oil refinery in the ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. Ibex was founded after the Ibex Oil Company discovered oil in the area. The Landreth Production Corporation constructed this gasoline refinery in 1923. All that remains are foundations and smokestacks.
Abandoned Oil Refinery (Ibex, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

Moran Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Moran, Texas that is dedicated to preserving the history of the town and its surrounding areas. The society was founded in 1994 by a group of local residents who were passionate about preserving the rich history of their community.

The Moran Historical Society operates a museum that is open to the public, where visitors can view a variety of exhibits and artifacts related to the history of the area. The museum features displays on the town's early settlers, local businesses, schools, and churches, as well as exhibits on the oil and gas industry that has played a significant role in the town's development.

In addition to the museum, the Moran Historical Society sponsors a variety of events throughout the year, including historical tours, lectures, and community events. The society also maintains an extensive collection of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts, which are available for research and study.

The Moran Historical Society is staffed entirely by volunteers, and relies on donations and grants to support its operations. The society is committed to preserving the history of Moran and the surrounding area for future generations, and works to educate the public about the rich cultural heritage of the region.

MORAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MORAN TX. US MID #8404801584

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).

Abandoned Oil Refinery (Ibex, Texas) Old abandoned oil refinery in the ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. Ibex was founded after the Ibex Oil Company discovered oil in the area. The Landreth Production Corporation constructed this gasoline refinery in 1923. All that remains are foundations and smokestacks.
Abandoned Oil Refinery (Ibex, Texas) Old abandoned oil refinery in the ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. Ibex was founded after the Ibex Oil Company discovered oil in the area. The Landreth Production Corporation constructed this gasoline refinery in 1923. All that remains are foundations and smokestacks.
Abandoned Oil Refinery (Ibex, Texas) Old abandoned oil refinery in the ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. Ibex was founded after the Ibex Oil Company discovered oil in the area. The Landreth Production Corporation constructed this gasoline refinery in 1923. All that remains are foundations and smokestacks.
Old Hubbard Creek Dam (Shackelford County, Texas) Old concrete dam on Hubbard Creek near the ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. The dam was built in 1923 during an oil boom in the area. It was built by the Landreth Production Corporation to provide power for a gasoline refinery.
Old Hubbard Creek Dam (Shackelford County, Texas) Old concrete dam on Hubbard Creek near the ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. The dam was built in 1923 during an oil boom in the area. It was built by the Landreth Production Corporation to provide power for a gasoline refinery.
Old Hubbard Creek Dam (Shackelford County, Texas) Old concrete dam on Hubbard Creek near the ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. The dam was built in 1923 during an oil boom in the area. It was built by the Landreth Production Corporation to provide power for a gasoline refinery.
FM 601 Hubbard Creek Bridge (Shackelford County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over Hubbard Creek near the old ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. The Pratt through truss bridge was constructed 1928-29 by Crouch and Noland of Strawn, Texas for Shackelford County. The Texas Highway Department acquired the road in 1948 and designated it FM 601. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1906 (NRHP No. 96001105).
FM 601 Hubbard Creek Bridge (Shackelford County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over Hubbard Creek near the old ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. The Pratt through truss bridge was constructed 1928-29 by Crouch and Noland of Strawn, Texas for Shackelford County. The Texas Highway Department acquired the road in 1948 and designated it FM 601. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1906 (NRHP No. 96001105).
FM 601 Hubbard Creek Bridge (Shackelford County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over Hubbard Creek near the old ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. The Pratt through truss bridge was constructed 1928-29 by Crouch and Noland of Strawn, Texas for Shackelford County. The Texas Highway Department acquired the road in 1948 and designated it FM 601. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1906 (NRHP No. 96001105).
FM 601 Hubbard Creek Bridge (Shackelford County, Texas) Historic through truss bridge over Hubbard Creek near the old ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas. The Pratt through truss bridge was constructed 1928-29 by Crouch and Noland of Strawn, Texas for Shackelford County. The Texas Highway Department acquired the road in 1948 and designated it FM 601. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1906 (NRHP No. 96001105).
Old Southwestern Telephone Building (Cisco, Texas) Historic telephone company building in Cisco, Texas. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as a contributing resource to the Cisco Historic District (NRHP District No. 84000334).
Old Southwestern Telephone Building (Cisco, Texas) Historic telephone company building in Cisco, Texas. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as a contributing resource to the Cisco Historic District (NRHP District No. 84000334).

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MORAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 131
MORAN
TX
76464

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MID # 8404801584
Name MORAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 752213044
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.548366, -99.162028
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 417
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 4762