JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MADISON, IN

Old Sulphur-Bedford Road Bridge (Trimble County, Kentucky) Historic Sulphur-Bedford Road Bridge over the Little Kentucky River in Trimble County, Kentucky.  The two-span double-intersection Warren through truss bridge was built by the Capitol Construction Company of Columbus, Ohio in 1901.  It formerly carried KY 3175 and was abandoned in 1999 when it was bypassed by a new bridge.
Old Sulphur-Bedford Road Bridge (Trimble County, Kentucky) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Jefferson County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Madison, Indiana. Founded in 1926, the society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Jefferson County and its residents. Their mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret historical artifacts, documents, and photographs for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.

The society operates the Jefferson County Historical Museum, which is housed in the historic Jeremiah Sullivan House. The museum features exhibits on the history of the county, including Native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, and information on local industries such as farming and manufacturing. The museum also offers educational programs for schools and other groups.

In addition to the museum, the society offers a variety of other programs and services. They maintain an extensive genealogy library, which includes local records such as census data, wills, and marriage licenses. They also host a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and community festivals.

The Jefferson County Historical Society is run by a volunteer board of directors and relies on donations and grants to support their work. Their efforts have helped to preserve and promote the rich history of Jefferson County, ensuring that it will be enjoyed by future generations.

JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MADISON IN. US MID #8401800231

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: $ 88,216 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
615 W 1ST ST
MADISON
IN
47250-3731

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JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401800231
Name JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237422529
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 96,181
REVENUE 88,216
LAT/LONG 38.735568, -85.387611
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 077
US Census Tract: 966600
US Census Block: 2019