HERRIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HERRIN, IL

Aiming for Akin Akin Junction is the location that piqued my interest with the Eldorado Sub, being the first shot I ever saw of it. These old wooden trestles bridge the Eldorado sub across the road and connect into the Bluford Sub. Our short L588 will now leave the Eldorado sub, join the Bluford and head a short ways south, then rejoin the Eldorado at another junction just south of a nearby siding. The wooden trestle are very eye catching and along with the Benton feed mill were my primary focus for shooting the local. The sun wasn't at the best angle for it, but hey, you work with what you've got. Akin is a very neat spot, and one I'd gladly return to. — Aiming for Akin Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The Herrin Area Historical Society, located in Herrin, IL, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the area’s rich history. Founded in 1994, the organization works to ensure that the stories and artifacts of Herrin’s past remain accessible to residents and visitors alike.

The Society operates the Herrin City Museum, located in the historic Herrin City Hall building. The museum houses a range of artifacts and exhibits, including items from early settlers, coal mining memorabilia, and photographs and documents from Herrin’s heyday as a bustling industrial center. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and special events, such as lectures, reenactments, and tours.

The Society’s archives are located in the Herrin Public Library and also offer a wealth of information about Herrin’s history. The archives contain a wide array of documents, including city and county records, newspaper clippings, photographs, and maps. The Society also offers a range of genealogical research services and maintains a database of local obituaries.

The Herrin Area Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Herrin’s past. Through its museum, archives, and educational programs, the Society works to ensure that the area’s rich history remains accessible to all.

HERRIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HERRIN IL. US MID #8401700458

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).

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Contact HERRIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HERRIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 127
HERRIN
IL
62948

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MID #	8401700458
Name	HERRIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	263514520
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LAT/LONG	37.806702, -89.026453
CODES	FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 199 US Census Tract: 020400 US Census Block: 1008