FREEBURG HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC

FREEBURG, IL

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Freeburg Historical & Genealogical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Freeburg, Illinois. The Society was established in 1975 and is devoted to the preservation, research and promotion of the local history and genealogy of Freeburg and the surrounding area. The Society is run by a volunteer board of directors who are elected annually by the members. The Society collects, preserves and displays artifacts and documents related to the history and genealogy of Freeburg and the surrounding area, as well as offering educational programs, research assistance and lectures.

The Society operates a museum in downtown Freeburg, which is open to the public. The museum houses a permanent collection of artifacts and documents related to the history of Freeburg and the surrounding area. The Society also maintains a research library and genealogy center, which includes a variety of family histories, census records, newspaper clippings and other documents related to the area.

The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter, which includes articles about local history and genealogy, as well as upcoming events and activities. The Society also hosts an annual meeting, which includes speakers and presentations on various topics related to the history and genealogy of Freeburg and the surrounding area.

The Freeburg Historical & Genealogical Society Inc. is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and genealogy of Freeburg and the surrounding area. The Society provides a variety of educational programs and activities, as well as research assistance and resources, for anyone interested in the history and genealogy of the area.

FREEBURG HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FREEBURG IL. US MID #8401701016

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).

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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FREEBURG HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC
306 N EDISON ST
FREEBURG
IL
62243

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MID # 8401701016
Name FREEBURG HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371085683
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.429853, -89.907902
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 503905
US Census Block: 2024