LAFAYETTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DARLINGTON, WI

Small steel girder bridge, near Slateford, WI A small, fairly old steel girder bridge over the Pecatonica River. On Oak Park Road near Slateford, Wisconsin. Approximately 5 miles southwest of Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

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The Lafayette County Historical Society, located in Darlington, Wisconsin, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Lafayette County. Founded in 1947, the organization has grown to include over 500 members and a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents.

The organization holds monthly meetings where members and guests can learn about local history and discuss relevant topics. The society also hosts a variety of events, including lectures, exhibits, and field trips. The society's Resource Center & Museum is open to the public and houses a large collection of books, videos, and photographs related to the history of Lafayette County.

The society also provides genealogical research services, including access to indexes and microfilm of local records. They also offer a variety of classes, including genealogy and a variety of topics related to local history. The society has published several books, including a History of Lafayette County, Wisconsin and a biographical history of its first settlers.

The mission of the Lafayette County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and disseminate information related to the history of the area. They strive to make the history of the county and its citizens accessible to all. The society is committed to promoting the appreciation of local history and engaging the community in its preservation.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DARLINGTON WI. US MID #8405500448

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact LAFAYETTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LAFAYETTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
525 MAIN STREET
DARLINGTON
WI
53530

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LAFAYETTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8405500448
Name LAFAYETTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name LAFAYETTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 391400715
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.681123, -90.11769
CODES FIPS State Code: 55
FIPS County Code: 065
US Census Tract: 970200
US Census Block: 4032