MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

JACKSONVILLE, IL

First Baptist Church First Baptist Church is at 300 West Cross Street in Winchester, Illinois in Scott County. It is a self described conservative American Baptist Church. Bill Baughman is the pastor.
First Baptist Church Credit: Gerry Dincher

The Morgan County Historical Society (MCHS) was founded in 1951 in Jacksonville, Illinois, with the mission of preserving and sharing the history of Morgan County. The MCHS is committed to preserving the history of the county through its museum, library, and archives.

The MCHS Museum is located on the east side of the town square and is open to visitors during the week. It houses a large collection of artifacts from the early days of Morgan County, including furniture, clothing, photographs, and memorabilia. The museum also has a research library with books and documents related to the history of Morgan County, as well as a large archive of documents and photographs.

The society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including educational seminars and workshops, field trips, and other special events. In addition, the MCHS publishes a quarterly newsletter, which provides information about upcoming events, research projects, and other news.

The MCHS also works with local schools and other organizations to help promote the history of Morgan County. The society is also a member of the Illinois State Historical Society and participates in regional and state-wide events.

The MCHS is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Morgan County. Whether you are researching a family history or just want to learn more about the history of the area, the MCHS is a great place to start.

MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in JACKSONVILLE IL. US MID #8401701008

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 87,102 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
200 W STATE ST
JACKSONVILLE
IL
62650-2002

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MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401701008
Name MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371056913
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 115,510
REVENUE 87,102
LAT/LONG 39.734281, -90.229825
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 137
US Census Tract: 951700
US Census Block: 3029