EDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY HWY 80

EDGEWOOD, TX

Isaac Van Zandt and Frances Van Zandt Monument (Canton, Texas) Historic Isaac Van Zandt and Frances Van Zandt Monument on the grounds of the Van Zandt County courthouse in Canton, Texas.  The monument contains a bas-relief sculpture of the County’s namesake and his wife.   It was erected in 1938 as part of the 1936 Texas Centennial celebration.

The monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 as a contributing object to the Van Zandt County Courthouse listing (NRHP No. 100000698).
Isaac Van Zandt and Frances Van Zandt Monument (Canton, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Edgewood Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Edgewood, Texas, along Highway 80. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history of Edgewood and the surrounding area. The society was founded in 1980 and has since been dedicated to collecting, preserving, and displaying historical artifacts and documents related to the town's past.

The museum is located in a historical building that was once a bank and still maintains its original architecture. It is open to the public on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm and by appointment for group tours. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

The collection includes photographs, documents, and artifacts related to the town's founding, early settlers, businesses, and schools. The museum also features a replica of a one-room schoolhouse and a small chapel, both of which were once part of the community.

The Edgewood Historical Society also hosts events and programs throughout the year, including an annual Pioneer Day celebration, a Christmas open house, and various guest speakers who share their knowledge of local history.

In summary, the Edgewood Historical Society along Highway 80 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Edgewood, Texas. Its museum and collection provide a window into the town's past, and its events and programs offer opportunities for learning and engagement.

EDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY HWY 80 is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in EDGEWOOD TX. US MID #8404801597

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: $ 49,572 from tax period 201205 (YYYYMM).

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EDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY HWY 80
PO BOX 765
EDGEWOOD
TX
75117-0765

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EDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY HWY 80 Information

MID # 8404801597
Name EDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY HWY 80
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 752291370
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201205
INCOME 66,513
REVENUE 49,572
LAT/LONG 32.690965, -95.877874
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 467
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 3088