POPE COUNTY HISTORICAL

GRANTSBURG, IL

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Pope County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in the town of Grantsburg, Illinois. It is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Pope County and the surrounding area. The society was founded in 1969 and has since collected a large number of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the local history.

The Pope County Historical Society operates a museum, which is housed in an old school building from the 1920s. The museum has several exhibits that showcase the history of the area, including displays on the Native American tribes that once inhabited the region, the early pioneers and settlers, the Civil War, and the local industries such as logging, agriculture, and mining.

In addition to the museum, the society also hosts various events throughout the year to educate the public on local history. These events include guest speakers, historical reenactments, and guided tours of local landmarks and historical sites.

One of the key features of Pope County Historical Society is their genealogy research center, which provides resources for those interested in tracing their family history in the area. The society has a large archive of local records, including census records, birth and death certificates, and marriage licenses.

Overall, Pope County Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and promoting the history of Pope County and the surrounding area. It is a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in learning about the rich history of Southern Illinois.

POPE COUNTY HISTORICAL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GRANTSBURG IL. US MID #8401700997

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 POPE COUNTY HISTORICAL

POPE COUTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
214 HOUND RIDGE RD
GRANTSBURG
IL
62943

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POPE COUNTY HISTORICAL Information

MID # 8401700997
Name POPE COUTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name POPE COUNTY HISTORICAL
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371020265
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.386751, -88.724958
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 087
US Census Tract: 977800
US Census Block: 3144