FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

ROCKY MOUNT, VA

Roanoke Higher Education CenterFormer headquarters of the Norfolk and Western Railway Roanoke Higher Education Center Former headquarters of the Norfolk and Western Railway
Roanoke Higher Education CenterFormer headquarters of the Norfolk and Western Railway Credit: GeekNeck

The Franklin County Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Franklin County, Virginia. The society was founded in 1965 and is located in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of Franklin County with residents and visitors alike.

The society operates a museum located in the Old Rocky Mount Elementary School building, which was built in 1921. The museum features exhibits on the history of Franklin County, including displays on Native American artifacts, the Civil War, agriculture, and industry. The museum also has a research library that contains books, newspapers, and other historical documents.

In addition to the museum, the society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and community programs. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, Franklin County History, which features articles on local history, genealogy, and preservation efforts.

The Franklin County Historical Society Inc is run by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers. Membership is open to anyone interested in the history of Franklin County, and donations are always welcome. The society plays an important role in preserving and promoting the rich history of Franklin County, and is a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in learning more about the area's past.

FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROCKY MOUNT VA. US MID #8405100628

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 35,947 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Roanoke Higher Education CenterFormer headquarters of the Norfolk and Western Railway Roanoke Higher Education Center Former headquarters of the Norfolk and Western Railway
Sculptures adorning the back entrance to the Taubman Museum of Art Sculptures adorning the back entrance to the Taubman Museum of Art
salvaged railroad CPL signal - now a yard decoration near Rocky Mount, Virginia
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old railroad depot in Rocky Mount, Virginia
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Contact FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 905
ROCKY MOUNT
VA
24151-0905

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FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8405100628
Name FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541045631
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 37,694
REVENUE 35,947
LAT/LONG 36.988249, -79.885578
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 067
US Census Tract: 020800
US Census Block: 4022