WOLFE CITY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

WOLFE CITY, TX

The Wolfe City Historical Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Wolfe City, Texas, dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the town and its surrounding areas. Founded in 1985, the foundation is run by a board of directors and relies on donations and grants to fund its activities.

The foundation owns and operates the Wolfe City Historical Museum, which is housed in a historic building in the town's downtown area. The museum features exhibits and artifacts that showcase the town's rich history, including its early settlers, the railroad industry, and local businesses.

In addition to the museum, the foundation hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including historical reenactments, walking tours, and educational programs for students. The foundation also maintains several historic sites in the area, including a pioneer cemetery and the restored Jernigan House, which serves as a community center and event venue.

Through its efforts, the Wolfe City Historical Foundation seeks to preserve the town's unique history and culture, while also promoting tourism and economic development in the area.

WOLFE CITY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION is a History Museum in WOLFE CITY TX. US MID #8404801796

The museum is classed as HST (History 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).

Greenville Municipal Building (Greenville, Texas) Historic 1939 Greenville Municipal Building in Hunt County, Texas. It was built as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). In addition to city offices, the building the fire department, city jail and an auditorium.

World War I Monument (Greenville, Texas) Historic 1920 World War I memorial fountain on the Hunt County Courthouse grounds in Greenville, Texas.

Hunt County Courthouse (Greenville Texas) Historic 1929 Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville, Texas. The Classical Revival style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1995 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96000688).

Katy Depot (Greenville Texas) Historical marker for Hunt County’s railroads. The plaque states:

Hunt County’s First Railroad - Missouri, Kansas &amp; Texas (Katy) Railway, whose first train from Denison reached here Oct. 1, 1880. A $5,000 cash bonus and right of way across Hunt County were guaranteed by Greenville men: F. P. Alexander, M. M. Arnold, A. Cameron, J. J. Cooper, J. C. Edmonds, Fred Ende, I. N. Harrison, J. W. Hawkins, J. T. Jenkins, W. C. Jones, J. C. O'Neal, W. G. Perkins, N. I. Ross, Edward Schiff, Sam D. Stinson, Daniel Upthegrove, A. B. Watson, and M. H. Wright. The Katy, which immediately built on to Mineola, stimulated a boom in Greenville and Hunt County population and economy.

Katy Depot (Greenville Texas) Historic 1896 Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway (MKT or Katy) Depot in Greenville, Texas. The Late Victorian eclectic railroad passenger station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96001625).

Old U.S. Post Office (Greenville, Texas) Historical marker for the old U.S. Post Office in Greenville, Texas. The plaque states:

Tradition says mail came from Jefferson in early days and was dropped at a saloon. Greenville Post Office was created in 1847, and occupied rented quarters until 1910, when this structure was built. Neo-classic in style, it became an important element in architectural development of the city. In 1930, it was enlarged. Audie Murphy joined the army in this building on June 20, 1942, his 18th birthday; later he became the most decorated soldier of World War II. The city of Greenville acquired the structure in 1973 for historic preservation.

Contact WOLFE CITY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

WOLFE CITY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 603
WOLFE CITY
TX
75496-0603

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MID #	8404801796
Name	WOLFE CITY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name	WOLFE CITY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Classification	History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	752902893
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	33.362638, -96.06963
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 231 US Census Tract: 960200 US Census Block: 1132