PRICKETTS FORT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

FAIRMONT, WV

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Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization situated in Fairmont, West Virginia. The foundation was established in 1979 with the aim of preserving the rich history of Pricketts Fort State Park, which is a significant historical landmark in the region.

Pricketts Fort State Park was originally built in 1774 and served as a refuge for early settlers from Native American attacks. Today, the fort is a popular tourist destination and is open for visitors to explore the reconstructed fort and learn about the history of the area.

The foundation works to maintain and promote the fort and its surrounding park as a historical and educational resource for the community. They organize a range of events and activities throughout the year, such as living history demonstrations, interpretive programs, and educational workshops.

In addition to their work with the fort, the foundation also runs a museum and gift shop that feature a variety of historical exhibits and artifacts related to the fort and the surrounding area.

Overall, Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the rich history of Pricketts Fort State Park for future generations to enjoy and learn from.

PRICKETTS FORT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FAIRMONT WV. US MID #8405400153

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: $ 254,064 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact PRICKETTS FORT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

telephone: 3043633030

PRICKETTS FORT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
317 CLEVELAND AVE
FAIRMONT
WV
26554-1604

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MID #	8405400153
Name	PRICKETTS FORT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name	PRICKETTS FORT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	550547184
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	254,064
REVENUE	254,064
LAT/LONG	39.48464, -80.145813
CODES	FIPS State Code: 54 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 020100 US Census Block: 1005