JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MURPHYSBORO, IL

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The Jackson County Historical Society is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Jackson County, Illinois. The society is located in Murphysboro, Illinois, and serves as a hub for historical research, education, and events in the region.

The society was founded in 1964 and has since grown to include over 600 members. Its extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and other historical materials provides a comprehensive look into the history of Jackson County and its communities.

The society's headquarters is located in the former Murphysboro City Hall building, which was built in 1915 and renovated to house the society in 1988. The building features exhibits on local history, a research library, an archive, and a gift shop.

The society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, exhibits, tours, and special programs for children. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter and maintains an active online presence to engage with members and the community.

Overall, the Jackson County Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Jackson County, Illinois, and is committed to preserving and sharing that history for generations to come.

JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MURPHYSBORO IL. US MID #8401700373

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 JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1616 EDITH ST
MURPHYSBORO
IL
62966-2543

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JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401700373
Name JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237114692
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.762438, -89.340929
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 077
US Census Tract: 010600
US Census Block: 5004