ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PAXTON, IL
The Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society (ICRHS) is a non-profit organization located in Paxton, IL. It was established in 1969 to preserve and promote the history of the Illinois Central Railroad (IC). The society collects documents, photographs, artifacts, publications, and other items related to the railroad's history. The ICRHS also operates a museum dedicated to the IC and its history. The museum is located in the former IC depot, which is a historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The ICRHS offers educational programs, guided tours, and special events throughout the year. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter and an annual membership directory. In addition, the ICRHS is involved in various restoration projects and maintains a library full of books and other materials on the history of the IC.
The ICRHS is staffed by volunteers who are dedicated to preserving the railroad's history. The society is open to the public and offers free admission. Visitors can learn about the IC's history through exhibits and educational programs. The ICRHS also offers membership to individuals and families who want to join and support the society.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PAXTON IL. US MID #8401700656
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 ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- telephone: 2173792261
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
646 S SOUTH PARK ST
PAXTON
IL
60957-0288
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ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
MID # | 8401700656 |
Name | ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 363209600 |
NTEECC | A82 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 40.452838, -88.100758 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 053 US Census Tract: 961800 US Census Block: 4035 |