THE H B PLANT RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

PLANT CITY, FL

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The H B Plant Railroad Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Plant City, Florida. The society was founded in 1972 by a group of railroad enthusiasts with the goal of preserving and promoting the history of the railroad industry in Florida. The society is named after Henry B. Plant, a prominent businessman who played a significant role in the development of Florida's railway system in the late 19th century.

The society operates a museum that features exhibits and artifacts related to the history of the Plant System, which was a network of railroads and steamships in Florida that was owned and operated by Henry B. Plant. The museum includes a collection of vintage locomotives, passenger cars, and other railroad memorabilia.

In addition to its museum, the society also hosts events and educational programs throughout the year. These events include train rides, lectures, and workshops on topics related to railroad history and preservation.

The H B Plant Railroad Historical Society Inc is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations and grants to fund its operations. The society's mission is to educate the public about the importance of railroads in Florida's history and to preserve and protect the artifacts and structures associated with the state's railway system.

THE H B PLANT RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PLANT CITY FL. US MID #8401200759

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).

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THE H B PLANT RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
605 N COLINS ST
PLANT CITY
FL
33563

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MID # 8401200759
Name THE H B PLANT RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 592032129
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 28.019118, -82.123925
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 057
US Census Tract: 012702
US Census Block: 2024