DESOTO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

ARCADIA, FL

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The DeSoto County Historical Society Inc. in Arcadia FL is a non-profit organization devoted to preserving and promoting the history of DeSoto County. Founded in 1975, the Society has been working to preserve and share the area's history and heritage with its members and the community.

The Society operates a museum in Arcadia, with an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and research materials related to DeSoto county. The museum features a variety of exhibits, including the history of the Seminole Wars, the Civil War, and the development of DeSoto county. The museum also offers visitors access to the DeSoto County Archives, which contains a large selection of documents and photographs related to the county's history.

The Society also hosts a variety of educational programs and activities, such as lectures, workshops, and field trips. These events provide members and the public with an opportunity to learn more about DeSoto county's past. Additionally, the Society publishes a quarterly newsletter, which includes information about local history and upcoming events.

The Society is open to anyone interested in the history of DeSoto county. Membership is available for a nominal fee, which helps support the Society's mission. Members are eligible to participate in all of the Society's activities, as well as receive discounts at the museum gift shop. The Society also hosts an annual meeting and banquet, which is open to the public.

DESOTO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ARCADIA FL. US MID #8401200897

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: $ 25,082 from tax period 201312 (YYYYMM).

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IOOF-WOW Building, Arcadia, 1987 Historic downtown building was built for the International Order of Odd Fellows and the Woodman of the World. Building later served as a hotel.
Heritage Baptist Church, Arcadia, 1987 Originally the First Baptist Church, the church building is part of the Arcadia Historic District.
Old House, Arcadia, 1987 Queen Anne style house with a metal roof.
John Lee & Mourning Jones House, Arcadia, 1987 1892 Victorian house framed by palm trees.
Atlantic Coast Line Depot, Arcadia, 1987 Former railroad station has since been restored and is now part of the Arcadia Historic district.
Commercial Block Closeup, Arcadia, 1987 View of second floor facade of historic Wey-Green Drugstore Building on Oak Street.
Eaton's Department Store-Heard Opera House, Arcadia, 1987 The department store is now gone, but the building has since been restored as the Old Opera House. Building is part of the Arcadia Historic District.
Historic House, Arcadia, 1987 House west of downtown.
Arcadia City Hall, 1987 1926 Mediterranean Revival style building is part of the Arcadia Historic District. Fire department also used the building.
Oak Street, Arcadia, 1987 Downtown buildings on north side of the street.
Oak Street, Arcadia, 1987 Street in residential section west of downtown.

Contact DESOTO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

DESOTO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 1824
ARCADIA
FL
34265-1824

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MID # 8401200897
Name DESOTO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 593018187
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 32,497
REVENUE 25,082
LAT/LONG 27.217181, -81.860983
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 027
US Census Tract: 010200
US Census Block: 5041