KNOX COUNTY HISTORICAL SITES INC

KNOXVILLE, IL

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Knox County Historical Sites Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Knoxville, Illinois. Founded in 1977, the organization is dedicated to preserving the history of Knox County, Illinois and the surrounding area. The organization focuses on collecting, preserving, and interpreting the material culture of the area, including buildings and artifacts.

Knox County Historical Sites Inc. offers public tours of historical sites in the county, such as the Knox County Courthouse and the Old Knox County Jail. They also host educational programs and special events, such as a reenactment of the Battle of Knoxville, a Civil War event which was fought in the county in 1863.

The organization owns and maintains the historic Knox County Courthouse and Jail, the former site of the county government. The courthouse was built in 1851 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The jail was built in 1860 and is one of the few remaining original jails in the state.

Knox County Historical Sites Inc. also operates the Grand Army of the Republic Museum, which houses artifacts from the Civil War and is open to the public. They also have a research library with genealogical records, local history books, and other historical materials.

The organization is supported by memberships, donations, and grants. They also actively seek volunteers to help with their various activities. Knox County Historical Sites Inc. works to promote the preservation of the county’s history, and to educate people on the importance of preserving heritage.

KNOX COUNTY HISTORICAL SITES INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KNOXVILLE IL. US MID #8401701301

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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WWI 75mm Howitzer cast in 1913 at Rock Island Arsenal In park at Knoxville, Illinois. Digital copy of print. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
WWII 75mm Howitzer cast in 1942 at Rock Island Arsenal In park at Knoxville, Illinois. Digital copy of print. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Contact KNOX COUNTY HISTORICAL SITES INC

KNOX COUNTY HISTORICAL SITES INC
33 NORTH PUBLIC SQUARE
KNOXVILLE
IL
61448

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KNOX COUNTY HISTORICAL SITES INC Information

MID # 8401701301
Name KNOX COUNTY HISTORICAL SITES INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 510243793
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.908539, -90.284611
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 095
US Census Tract: 001300
US Census Block: 2065