JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Cause Area
- Community
Location
1616 EDITH STMURPHYSBORO, IL 62966 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.jchsil.com
Organization Information
Mission Statement
To serve as a research repository for individuals conducting personal or professional research and to provide assistance to researchers - both locally and nationwide. To discover and collect material which may help establish or illustrate the history of Jackson County - its exploration, settlement, development, activities in peace and war, and progress in population, wealth, education, arts, science and industry. To preserve historical monuments and memorabilia pertaining to the history of the County; to disseminate information resulting from historical research projects; and to encourage citizens in acquiring a greater awareness of, and interest in, the history of Jackson County.
Description
We are a group of Jackson County residents who collect and preserve artifacts and materials pertaining to the County. We also encourage a growing interest in the history and culture of Jackson County and its communities.
The Jackson County Historical Society is open to anyone, adult or child, with an interest in, or curiosity about, the past