RIPLEY COUNTY INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

VERSAILLES, IN

IMG_0434 Prescribed fire in a hardwood forest in southern Indiana. Photo credit: Jarred Brooke.
IMG_0434 Credit: Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium

The Ripley County Indiana Historical Society (RCIHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Ripley County through educational programs and displays. The Society was founded in 1962 and is located in Versailles, Indiana.

The RCIHS is open to the public and offers a variety of activities and services. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring artifacts from the county's past, such as early settler artifacts, Native American artifacts, and vintage photographs. They can also attend lectures, workshops, and special events, such as the annual Ripley County History Day.

The Society also maintains an extensive research library and archive of local historical resources. These resources include county records, historical photographs, newspapers, and other documents. The library is open to the public and provides access to a wealth of primary source materials.

The RCIHS is committed to preserving the history of Ripley County and sharing it with the community. Their efforts have helped to bring the county's rich history to life, making it accessible to everyone. They are dedicated to helping people of all ages appreciate and understand the history of the area and its people.

RIPLEY COUNTY INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in VERSAILLES IN. US MID #8401800220

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 RIPLEY COUNTY INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RIPLEY COUNTY INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 525
VERSAILLES
IN
47042

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RIPLEY COUNTY INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401800220
Name RIPLEY COUNTY INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237307493
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.041666, -85.250382
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 137
US Census Tract: 968900
US Census Block: 3106