GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

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 Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Longview, TX, dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of Gregg County. The Foundation was established in 1978 and has since been actively involved in numerous preservation and educational initiatives.

The Foundation operates several historic sites in the area, including the Harrison County Historical Museum, the Gregg County Historical Museum, and the East Texas Oil Museum. These museums showcase the region's history, including exhibits on the oil boom, early settlers, and the impact of the Civil War.

In addition to preserving historic sites, the Foundation also supports educational programs, including field trips and lectures. The Foundation partners with local schools and universities to offer educational opportunities for students interested in history and heritage.

The Foundation is governed by a board of directors, and its operations are funded by private donations, grants, and fundraising events. The Foundation's mission is to ensure that the rich history and heritage of Gregg County is celebrated and preserved for generations to come.

GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION is a History Museum in LONGVIEW TX. US MID #8404801853

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 535,605 from tax period 201209 (YYYYMM).

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 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&amp;GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station in Kilgore, Texas. The plaque states:

The Kilgore I&amp;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. &quot;Buck&quot; 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&amp;GN) built this station in 1872. The I&amp;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 &amp; 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 FOUNDATION

GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
PO BOX 3342
LONGVIEW
TX
75606-3342

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GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION Information

MID #	8404801853
Name	GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification	History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	756055196
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201209
INCOME	536,110
REVENUE	535,605
LAT/LONG	32.462993, -94.731215
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 183 US Census Tract: 001300 US Census Block: 4031