GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

LONGVIEW, TX

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

The Gregg County Historical Museum is located in Longview, Texas and is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the Gregg County area. The museum is housed in a historic 1910 post office building that has been renovated and expanded to provide a modern, interactive experience for visitors.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the region's history, including displays on the oil industry, agriculture, transportation, and military history. There are also exhibits that highlight the contributions of notable local figures, such as former Texas Governor Ross Sterling and Longview native and NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Taylor.

Visitors can explore the museum's collections through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and multimedia presentations. The museum also hosts special events and educational programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and tours.

Outside the museum, visitors can explore the historic downtown area of Longview, which features a variety of shops, restaurants, and other attractions. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free, though donations are appreciated.

GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LONGVIEW TX. US MID #8404801709

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: $ 98,690 from tax period 201212 (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.
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) Historical marker for the Kilgore College Administration Building in Kilgore, Texas. The plaque states: Kilgore College Administration Building - In response to the East Texas oil field boom, yet in the midst of the Great Depression, Kilgore residents voted to support the establishment of a junior college in 1935. Classes were held in the high school until this building was completed in 1936 with financial aid from the Public Works Administration. Designed by the San Antonio firm of Phelps & Dewees, the Kilgore College administration building remains a good example of Art Moderne architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 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.

Contact GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
PO BOX 472
LONGVIEW
TX
75606-0472

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MID # 8404801709
Name GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 752672249
NTEECC B70
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 98,690
REVENUE 98,690
LAT/LONG 32.462993, -94.731215
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 183
US Census Tract: 001300
US Census Block: 4031