PEOTONE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PEOTONE, IL
Peotone Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Peotone, Illinois. The society was established in 1987 with the goal of preserving and promoting the history of Peotone and its surrounding communities. The society operates out of a restored 1875 railroad depot, which serves as a museum and community center.
The museum hosts a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that showcase the rich history of Peotone and the surrounding area. Visitors can learn about the town's early settlers, its agricultural heritage, and its role in the development of the railroad industry. The museum also features exhibits on local businesses, schools, and churches.
In addition to its museum, the Peotone Historical Society sponsors a variety of events and programs throughout the year. These include guest speakers, historical reenactments, and community festivals. The society also maintains a genealogy research center and provides educational resources for local schools.
The Peotone Historical Society is run entirely by volunteers and is funded through donations and grants. Its mission is to foster an appreciation for the past and to ensure that the history of Peotone is preserved for future generations.
PEOTONE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PEOTONE IL. US MID #8401700602
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 PEOTONE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
- website: www.peotonehistoricalsociety.org
PEOTONE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 87
PEOTONE
IL
60468
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MID # | 8401700602 |
Name | PEOTONE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 362940619 |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201312 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 41.331988, -87.803109 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 197 US Census Tract: 883904 US Census Block: 3008 |